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In determining the type of source, there are three separate, basic characteristics to identify:

* Is this source '''self-published''' or not? (If so, then see firekirin [[Wikipedia:Identifying and using self-published sources]].)

* Is this source '''independent or third-party''', or is it closely affiliated with the subjectsubjectju_jeremy7? (For this question, see [[Wikipedia:Independent sources]].)

* Is this source '''primary''' or not?

Every possible combination of these three traits has been seen in sources on Wikipedia. Any combination of these three traits can produce a source that is usable for some purpose in a Wikipedia article. Identifying these characteristics will help you determine how you can use these sourcessourcesauto win.

This page deals primarily with the last question: Identifying and correctly using primary sources firekirin userju_jeremy7 auto major jackpot winner.

==Background information==