source book
Primary research material
A source book is a collection of primary documents or original texts compiled for reference or study.
In academic contexts, source books gather historical records, speeches, or writings that let readers examine evidence firsthand: The course requires a source book of Civil War letters.
In gaming, particularly tabletop RPGs, a source book provides supplementary rules, settings, or character options beyond the core rulebook.
- fact checkingConfirming accuracy of statements
- anthologyCollected literary works volume
- annotated editionVersion with explanatory notes
- first editionOriginal published version
- literatureBody of written works
manual · catalog · encyclopedia · bibliography · glossary · archive · original text · literary canon · appendix · codex · dossier · rulebook · tabletop RPG · game master · character sheet · guidebook · index · science
source booksummary
Condensed account of essentials
derivative work · secondary source · synthesis · commentary · analysis
source bookabridgment
Shortened form of text
summary · digest · abstract · condensation · précis
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