Which term describes a source that references a primary source, such as biographies, analyses, reviews, or literary criticisms?

• A. Secondary Sources
• B. Peer Reviewed Journals/Articles
• C. Primary Sources
• D. Credibility

Answer: (A)

Think about how sources relate to original material. A primary source is the original work itself. A source that references and analyzes that original work—like biographies, analyses, reviews, or literary criticisms—offers interpretation and context rather than presenting new original data. That makes it a secondary source. It helps readers understand the original by discussing it, comparing it with others, or evaluating its significance. An original document would be a primary source, not one that references others. A peer-reviewed journal article could be primary or secondary depending on its approach, and credibility is about the trustworthiness of the source rather than its relation to a primary source.