newbie Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 So for one of the main two sources I plan on using for Part A: Identification and Evaluation of Sources, I chose a letter which is cited in a textbook. I've tried to find the exact location of that letter and whether it's available online but I can't seem to find anything and chances are it's not available since it's from years ago and I don't have access to any sort of archives like that. Would it still be okay if I cited the primary source which is on the textbook instead of the primary source itself? Sorry if this is a bit confusing. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomenclature Posted August 13, 2017 Report Share Posted August 13, 2017 In this situation I'd recommend using the textbook's primary source citation but then adding a note to the end of the citation "as cited in ..." and just provide the name and maybe ISBN of your secondary source. MLA actually does have an official style for this type of citation but I can't remember it. Whatever you do, I don't think examiners will mind. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted August 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thank you so much!! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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