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AAS 37300: History of Injustice in America

Course guide for Dr. Stephens SP 2025.

Evaluating Sources (3 videos)

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Distinguishing Primary and Secondary Sources

This brief video explores two kinds of information sources you may use in your research—primary and secondary sources, as well as the unique characteristics of both kind of sources and why you may want to incorporate them into your research project or paper.

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How to Evaluate Sources

This brief video shares three themes you will want to think through as you evaluate information sources for a research paper or project (authority, accuracy, objectivity), as well as specific questions you will want to pose as you investigate a source’s authority, accuracy, and objectivity or perspective.