FAQ: What is a tertiary source?
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Last Updated: Jun 27, 2023
Views: 5043
Last Updated: Jun 27, 2023
Views: 5043
Tertiary Sources are a distillation and collection of primary and secondary information. They usually include or are based on a range of secondary sources. Examples of tertiary sources include:
- almanacs
- fact books
- encyclopedias
- chronologies
- guidebooks
- manuals
- directories
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