A student conducting a literature search often begins by looking at her textbook before moving on to search for journal articles on the topic. In this case the student begins with __________ sources and then moves on to __________ sources.
A) secondary; secondary
B) secondary; primary
C) primary; secondary
D) primary; primary

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Textbooks are considered secondary sources because they compile information from primary sources. Journal articles, especially those presenting original research, are primary sources.

A Student Conducting a Literature Search Often Begins by Looking