Courtney will identify some books....

A secondary source analyzes, describes, or interprets a primary source. Oftentimes a secondary source is produced during a later time period, an offers an argument or opinion that places the primary source in historical context. Usually, research involves use of a primary source followed by consutlitng secondary sources to construct an analysis, demonstrate an argument or opinion, or present an interpretation. The article, book, etc., that is created can be considered a secondary source.