Welcome! This guide is your source for information on the Franklin Expedition and Inuit life in the Arctic. Find links to research sources, including eBooks, databases, and websites. Let's begin with what is it we're researching!
What was the Franklin Expedition? Learn more about it below:
Databases
What makes a resource "primary" vs "secondary"?
A primary resource: direct, first-hand evidence, raw data, or the thing itself (ex. a work of art or an artifact)
A secondary resource: analysis or interpretation of the thing (ex. a critique of a work of art)
Watch the video below for some clear examples of different types of sources!
More information:
Streefkerk, R. (2021, February 26). Primary and secondary sources. Scribbr. https://www.scribbr.com/citing-sources/primary-and-secondary-sources/
Bebbington, T. (2020, August 20). History How To: Primary Sources? University of Victoria Libraries LibGuides. https://libguides.uvic.ca/primary
