1. I. What is a Secondary Source?
Interprets and analyzes primary sources
Not a first hand account
Secondary sources may have pictures, quotes or graphics of primary sources in them

2. Examples of Secondary Sources in Psychology
Reference Books
Textbooks
Literature reviews
Book reviews
Essays or critical analysis
Some secondary sources not only analyze primary sources, but use them to argue a contention or to persuade the reader to hold a certain opinion
Key word is “Review”

3. ii. What is a Primary Source?
An original document or physical object of new information
First hand account
The creator was present during an experience or time period and offers an inside view of a particular event

4. Examples of Primary Sources in Psychology
Empirical study
Focus groups
Case study
Longitudinal study
Key work is “study”
Classroom example