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Research 101: Legal/Ethical/Citations

A guide to help you develop good research skills!

Introduction

Legal and ethical issues surrounding the use of information goes beyond 
     - citing sources and
     - avoiding plagiarism.

Researchers should be knowledgeable about the
following issues:
     - privacy & security,
     - censorship, 
     - freedom of speech,
     - intellectual property,
     - copyright, and
     - fair use.

Plagiarism and Citation Styles

Video by Hartness Library in Vermont.