In The Library

Why use anything more than Google?

Types of Research

• Primary research is any type of research that you go out and collect yourself. Examples include surveys, interviews, observations, and ethnographic research.
• Secondary research involves the summary, collation and/or synthesis of existing research.

Library Research

• Archival research is a type of primary research, which involves seeking out and extracting evidence from original archival records.
• Literature research is a type of secondary research, which involves seeking out information found in texts specifically related to your selected area of study.

Specialized Databases and Search Queries