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The Research Process: A Step-By-Step Guide: Step 5: Cite Sources

Using Information Legally and Ethically

The legal and ethical issues surrounding the use of information goes beyond avoiding plagiarism and properly citing sources.

Researchers should be knowledgable about isses related to:

  • privacy
  • censorship
  • freedom of speech
  • intellectual property
  • copyright
  • fair use

A Brief Introduction to Citations

From North Carolina State University:

Why Cite Your Sources?

From Ohio University Libraries: