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  2. 6 days ago · Primary sources are original documents that were used or created by someone with firsthand experience of an event. Whenever possible, you should try and locate the primary source in its original format for your research.

    • Bethany Booth
    • 2014
  3. 5 days ago · How to Cite. Citations follow different rules for structure and content depending on which style you use. At the GSD, mostly you will use Chicago or APA style. Often you can choose the style you prefer, but it's good to ask your professor or TA/TF. Whichever style you use, be consistent.

  4. 6 days ago · Welcome! This guide offers an introduction to evaluating online sources, including websites, social media, news stories, blogs, multimedia, etc.

  5. 5 days ago · A primary source is an original object or document -- the raw material or first-hand information, source material that is closest to what is being studied. Primary sources vary by discipline and can include historical and legal documents, eye witness accounts, results of an experiment, statistical data, pieces of creative writing, and art objects.

    • Lisa Farrell
    • 2013
  6. 5 days ago · Distinguishing among types of sources (e.g., books, journal articles, primary/secondary, scholarly/popular, etc.) Describing the scholarly peer review process and how it impacts scholarly research. Understanding that sources may be perceived and valued differently based on their format and how they're created/distributed.

  7. 6 days ago · Although most researchers think first of primary sources as items that are only from prior to the 20th century or earlier; there are primary sources that are called born-digital material. Born-digital means that the source was created digitally, not converted from another format. Examples are: tweets, emails, social media posts, or gifs.

  8. 4 days ago · How can you tell whether you're looking at a good source or a bad one? Here are some tips: Look at the name: Take a look at the web address. What is the domain? Typically .edu and .gov websites will have stricter guidelines about what can be published and by whom.

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