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Use West Guide pages 351-355 (319-323 in old book) to guide you in answering the following questions. You can submit answers only if you’d like.

1. What are two examples the chapter gives of primary research sources?
2. What are two examples the chapter gives of secondary research sources?
3. Who pays for library databases, according to the chapter?
4. Facts on File contains data as far back as what year?
5. Read the description of Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center database. Why might this database be helpful to you if you have an essay to write about a current issue you have no strong opinion on?
6. Rather than simply using Wikipedia as an encyclopedia, in which database can you find encyclopedia articles?