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

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 knowledgeable about issues related to:

privacy
censorship
freedom of speech
intellectual property
copyright
fair use

Plagiarism and Citation Styles

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