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HIST 4175: Modern American History
Types of Sources
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HIST 4175: Modern American History
Updated Fall 2023 for Professor Lange's class.
Getting Started with a Topic
Types of Sources
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Scholarly vs. Popular Sources
Analyzing and Understanding Scholarly Sources
Background Information
Primary Sources for Finding Objects
Secondary Sources for Research
Google Scholar
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How to Evaluate Sources
How to Cite Sources
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Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Grand Valley State University Video: Primary and Secondary Sources
Scholarly vs. Popular Sources
Georgia State Video: Scholarly vs. Popular Sources (3 min)
Analyzing and Understanding Scholarly Sources
McMaster University Video: Peer Review
McMaster University Video: How to Read Scholarly Articles
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