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How can a scientific paper be both a primary and a secondary source?

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It's a primary source. Secondary sources are critiques, descriptions or reviews of original works.

Step-by-step explanation:

Primary research gives you direct access to the subject of your research. Secondary sources provide second-hand information and commentary from other researchers.

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