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Persuasive/Argumentative Essays, Research Papers, and Speeches

Learn How to Evaluate Website and Other Content

Not sure if the information you found on a website can be used for your project?

MCC Libraries Evaluating Online Sources can show you how to evaluate information gathered from websites and other sources.. 

What is a Primary Source?

Primary sources are first-hand accounts of an event, a life, or a time period. They are in their original form (diaries, letters, photos, etc.) usually without explanation or interpretation. Primary Sources will vary depending on the subject (or discipline) you are studying.

Library databases that contain primary sources include:

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Other Sources of Video

Other Guides to Consult

MCC Libraries have an extensive collection of online subject guides and course guides available to assist you with your research.

Browse All Research Guides

Accessibility is important to us. While we have made efforts to make our guides as accessible as possible, it is possible that issues could be present. If you are having difficulty accessing content in these guides or if you have any questions about the accessibility of online information posted by the MCC Libraries, please contact us.