FAQ: What is a tertiary source?
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Last Updated: May 29, 2025
Views: 5327
Last Updated: May 29, 2025
Views: 5327
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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