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What are primary sources?

Primary Sources are sources that you get directly from the person who created it. When working in science and medical research you're looking for original research, where the authors actually did the tests, experiments, or observations themselves. Look for these words in the title or description:

  • Case Study/Report
  • Clinical Trial/Study/Report
  • Observational Study
  • Empirical Research/Study/Report
  • Field Study

Where can I find primary sources?