Examples of Secondary Sources
Books or journal articles that are written analyze, interpret, critique, refute, or corroborate a primary source. For example, a book that critiques the works of Charles Darwin or a journal article that analyzes new medical treatments for type two diabetes in young adults.
(Source: http://libguides.nyit.edu/content.php?pid=183440&sid=1542072)
Frequently, a source that is not a primary source is a SECONDARY source. Typically, secondary sources comment upon, analyze, or draw information from primary sources. Secondary sources can also interpret, critique, or explain primary sources.
Example: Works commenting on or analyzing other individual’s research.
Website Referenced:
http://libguides.nyit.edu/content.php?pid=183440&sid=1542072