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What is a secondary source

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A secondary source of information is one that was created later by someone who did not experience first-hand or participate in the events or conditions you're researching.
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Secondary sources are sources produced by someone who did not take part in or witness an event. These are different from primary sources which are sources produced by someone who took part in the event or by a witness to a certain event.

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