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BCM 103: New Testament

Preliminary Research

Student seated next to backpack reading a journal in the mezzanine" " Tertiary Sources

To help familiarize yourself with your topic, it is helpful to do preliminary research in encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc. These are tertiary sources, or sources that briefly summarize primary and secondary sources.

Find Tertiary Sources

Use the following resources to get a general, high-level information about your area of interest

Other good resources for preliminary research include:

  • Your textbook or course materials
  • Popular magazines or newspapers, available in the Bistro
  • Credible websites