I'm new to the world of writing essays which need sources/referencing as evidence, and am getting to the period of y education where these will be coming up more and more. However, I am unsure of where to find primary/secondary sources to back up my points (or even provide some more resources to research more deeply into). If you could provide me with some websites/tips for finding sources (without buying texts) that would be amazing. I also don't have access to any university resources or libraries.
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Additionally, while our users may be able to help you out here, we hope that you also will take the time to check out our six-part series, "Finding and Understanding Sources", which should hopefully prove to be helpful for you as you continue in your research.