UofSC Network Username and Password
Access to library resources requires your Network username (your university email address before the "@") and password.
Finding Background Information
Use these sources to gain familiarity with your topic, narrow your research question, provide context, and identify experts
Choosing a Topic
Taking the time to carefully choose and refine your topic can save you significant time and effort later in your research.
Primary and Secondary Sources in History
Primary sources = Evidence
Secondary sources = Analysis and interpretation
Primary and Secondary Sources in Science
Primary sources = Original Research
Secondary sources = Summarize, Review or Compare
Primary and Secondary Sources in Social Sciences
Primary sources = Original Research
Secondary sources = Summarize, Review or Compare
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