5 Tertiary Sources

Tertiary sources are compilations of information coming

from secondary and primary sources; these can include lists

or collections, and are generally reference material that can

help you find, or direct you to, secondary and primary sources.

Examples of tertiary sources include:

  • Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs
  • Indexes
  • Directories and guidebooks
  • Manuals
  • Databases, catalogs
  • Most textbooks
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Sources

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