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Sources, evidence & verification · Working

Secondary source

ELI5

Material that interprets, reports or analyses information from other sources.

Used in conversation

“The proposal needs to explain the secondary source, not just promise it.”

Pitch context

Use this in nonfiction pitches to separate what is known, accessible, ethical and structurally repeatable.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Connected terms

  • Primary sourceA primary source comes directly from the event, person or original record; a secondary source interprets or reports primary material.
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Sources & evidence · 8

Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.