Q: A history essay will require a strong argument that is backed up by solid evidence. The two main types of evidence you can draw on are known as primary and secondary sources. Depending on the essay you are writing, you might be expected to include both of these. If you are uncertain about what is expected be sure to ask your teacher well in advance of the essay due date.  Primary source material refers to any texts, films, pictures, or any other kind of evidence that was produced in the historical period, or by someone who participated in the events of the period, that you are writing about. Secondary material is the work by historians or other writers analysing events in the past. The body of historical work on a period or event is known as the historiography.  It is not unusual to write a literature review or historiographical essay which does not directly draw on primary material. Typically a research essay would need significant primary material. It can be difficult to get going with your research. There may be an enormous number of texts which makes it hard to know where to start, or maybe you are really struggling to find relevant material. In either case, there are some tried and tested ways to find reliable source material for your essay.  Start with the core texts in your reading list or course bibliography. Your teacher will have carefully selected these so you should start there. Look in footnotes and bibliographies. When you are reading be sure to pay attention to the footnotes and bibliographies which can guide you to further sources a give you a clear picture of the important texts. Use the library. If you have access to a library at your school or college, be sure to make the most of it. Search online catalogues and speak to librarians. Access online journal databases. If you are in college it is likely that you will have access to academic journals online. These are an excellent and easy to navigate resources.  Use online sources with discretion. Try using free scholarly databases, like Google Scholar, which offer quality academic sources, but avoid using the non-trustworthy websites that come up when you simply search your topic online. Avoid using crowd-sourced sites like Wikipedia as sources. However, you can look at the sources cited on a Wikipedia page and use them instead, if they seem credible. It's very important that you critically evaluate your sources. For a strong academic essay you should be using and engaging with scholarly material that is of a demonstrable quality. It's very easy to find information on the internet, or in popular histories, but you should be using academic texts by historians. If you are early on in your studies you might not be sure how to identify scholarly sources, so when you find a text ask yourself the following questions:  Who is the author? Is it written by an academic with a position at a University? Search for the author online. Who is the publisher? Is the book published by an established academic press? Look in the cover to check the publisher, if it is published by a University Press that is a good sign. If it's an article, where is published? If you are using an article check that it has been published in an academic journal.  If the article is online, what is the URL? Government sources with .gov addresses are good sources, as are .edu sites. Once you found some good sources, you need to take good notes and read the texts critically. Try not to let your mind drift along as you read a book or article, instead keep asking questions about what you are reading. Think about what exactly the author is saying, and how well the argument is supported by the evidence.  Ask yourself why the author is making this argument. Evaluate the text by placing it into a broader intellectual context. Is it part of a certain tradition in historiography? Is it a response to a particular idea? Consider where there are weaknesses and limitations to the argument. Always keep a critical mindset and try to identify areas where you think the argument is overly stretched or the evidence doesn't match the author's claims. When you are taking notes you should be wary of writing incomplete notes or misquoting a text. It's better to write down more in your notes than you think you will need than not have enough and find yourself frantically looking back through a book.  Label all your notes with the page numbers and precise bibliographic information on the source. If you have a quote but can't remember where you found it, imagine trying to skip back through everything you have read to find that one line. If you use something and don't reference it fully you risk plagiarism.
A: Distinguish between primary and secondary sources. Find your sources. Evaluate your secondary sources. Read critically. Take thorough notes.

Article: It's the button that has a Windows icon in the taskbar.  By default, it's in the lower-left corner of your desktop. This displays a list of matching applications in the Windows Start menu. It's next to a purple icon with a yellow "X".  It's at the top of the Windows Start menu.  This displays the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. It's the first tab at the top of the DirectX Diagnostic Tool window.  This displays the "System Information" list. It's next to "DirectX Version" at the bottom of the "System Information" list.  The latest version of DirectX is DirectX 12. Click the other tabs at the top of the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, and then look at the box at the bottom of the window to see if there are any detected problems with DirectX.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Click the Windows Start menu . Type dxdiag. Click dxdiag. Click the System tab. Check your version of DirectX.

Q: Visit www.marvel.com/comics. There, you’ll be able to shop for both print issues and digital copies that you can read on your computer or portable device. Marvel’s online comics store is unmatched when it comes to selection, since all of the titles come straight from their own archives.  Digital comics are generally more affordable than print comics, but have no collector’s or resale value. If you tend to spend more than $10 per month on comic books, it may be worth your while to sign up for Marvel’s premium subscription service, Marvel Unlimited. With Marvel Unlimited, you’ll get access to over 25,000 comics for $9.99 a month. Sites like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Powell’s can be good places to start if you’re in the market for a specific trade paperback, collection, or one-off. For single issues you may have more luck browsing the web stores of well-known comic shops. Midtown Comics, Mile High Comics, My Comic Shop, and Newkadia all have huge selections and competitive pricing. The prices at online retailers are similar to those in-stores, though shipping can add a few extra dollars to your total at checkout. To keep shipping costs to a minimum, it’s best to batch your orders as much as possible when buying online. Select the “Books” category, then use the subcategories or search bar to narrow down your search. Collectors often use e-commerce sites to unload titles they no longer want, so you never know what gems you’ll come across. The titles available on Ebay and similar sites are constantly changing, so be sure to check back later if you don’t find what you’re looking for the first time around. Log into Facebook, then navigate to the “Marketplace” link on the left side of the home screen. Enter “Marvel comics” into the search bar to pull up a list of comics and other related merchandise. Unless you change the location of your search, you’ll only be shown being listed in your own city, which makes it easy to get in touch with the seller and discuss purchase and pickup options.  If you’re using the mobile Facebook app, the Marketplace link will be the third one from the top when you select the menu tab in the bottom right-hand corner of the home screen.  Most of the comics on Facebook Marketplace are either new releases or second- and third-hand issues that may not be in the greatest condition. Occasionally, you may also catch some rare and highly-sought-after items going for a bargain.
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Purchase comics directly from Marvel’s online store. Search for online retailers that sell Marvel comics. Score rare issues on sites like Ebay and Craigslist. Use Facebook Marketplace to buy used comics from sellers in your area.