HY 497: History Capstone

Finding secondary sources is often quite a bit easier than finding primary sources. In essence, a secondary source provides analysis or criticism. It brings together both primary and secondary sources to provide an interpretation of events, people, places, etc.

Examples:

• Biographies
• Criticism and Interpretations
• Dictionaries
• Encyclopedias
• Index and Abstracts
• Journal Articles
• Literature Reviews
• Scholarly books on subject matter (often referred to as "monographs")
• Textbooks

You can find secondary sources in various means, including:

• Articles
• Books
• Dissertations