Wikipedia Primary & Secondary (2) sources for articles

 

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What does Wikipedia consider to be a primary source for a reference for a Wikipedia article? 

Wikipedia itself is not a primary source [Wikipedia:Use of primary sources in Wikipedia]. Primary sources, according to Wikipedia, are firsthand accounts or original materials closest to the topic at hand. Here are some examples of primary sources accepted by Wikipedia:

Historical documents: Diaries, letters, speeches, government records, court documents, etc.

Creative works: Novels, poems, paintings, sculptures, films, etc. (as a source for information about the work itself, not necessarily the real world)

Scientific data: Results of experiments, surveys, or observations directly recorded

Artifacts: Archaeological finds, physical objects

Wikipedia also has a page on identifying and using primary sources, which you can find here [Wikipedia:Identifying and using primary sources]. This page goes into more detail about how different fields define primary sources.

Secondary sources for a Wikipedia article? 

Wikipedia relies on secondary sources for most of its content. These are sources that analyze, interpret, or synthesize information from primary sources. They provide one step removed, scholarly perspective on the topic.

Here are some examples of good secondary sources for Wikipedia articles:

Books: Scholarly books by established authors in the field

Academic articles: Peer-reviewed articles from academic journals

Reviews and analyses: Reviews of creative works, films, or historical events

News reports: Articles from reputable news sources that provide analysis, not just raw information

It's important to note that the specific type of source considered secondary can vary depending on the field. For instance, some scientific papers might be considered both primary (reporting original research) and secondary (reviewing existing research).

Here are some additional points to remember about using secondary sources for Wikipedia:

The sources should be published by reputable organizations or presses.

They should be written by experts in the field.

The sources should be neutral and objective, avoiding bias or advocacy.

Wikipedia discourages using tertiary sources, like encyclopedias, as the main source of information.

For more information, you can refer to these Wikipedia pages:

Wikipedia:Secondary source [Wikipedia:Secondary source]

Wikipedia:No original research [Wikipedia:No original research]







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