In legal research, primary sources are the law itself. This may include city ordinances, state and federal statutes, agency regulations, and case law.
You are expected to use at least 4 primary legal sources beyond class readings in your paper.
In legal research, secondary sources are those that analyze or discuss the law. These include books, law review articles, and news articles.
You may use secondary sources in a limited way in your paper.
You may be interested in exploring guides to research in related topics, such as environmental science, environmental history, or other relevant disciplines. Browse the subject guides for areas related to your topic to find databases and other recommended resources to help you in your research.
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