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#SearchSmart! Information Literacy Tutorial

This is a self-learning tutorial that addresses each stage of the research process, including: identifying information needs; selecting sources; finding high-quality, scholarly information; evaluating information; and using information responsibly.

Using Information Responsibly

Learning Objective: 

By the end of this unit, you should be able to:

  • Give credit to sources using correct referencing techniques.
  • Avoid plagiarism through proper citation and paraphrasing.
  • Use in-text referencing accurately in your writing.
  • Understand basic copyright and fair use principles.

Use information responsibly:

By watching this video resource, you'll learn the importance of attribution, academic honesty, and respecting intellectual property rights.

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