Effectively Conduct a Web Search: 5. Use Information Ethically and Legally
Fifth Standard
- The fifth Information Literacy standard refers to the ability to use information ethically and legally.
A. Understand Intellectual Property Rights
The ethical and legal use of information includes understanding:
- Qatar Protection of Copyright and Neighboring Rights: Al-Meezan Legal Portal
- Intellectual Property Rights Protection: Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Qatar.
- Copyright Policy: Qatar National Library
B. Cite the Information
- You need to cite the information using one of the popular citation styles such as APA, MLA, or Chicago style.
- For more information, visit How to Cite a Source Guide.
C. Maintain Academic Integrity and Avoid Plagiarism
- Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
- Plagiarism Checker Tools:
- Other Useful Resources on Plagiarism
- Plagiarism Website: Includes useful resources and tips on how to avoid plagiarism
- Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing: Guide from the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
- Quoting, Summarizing, and Paraphrasing in Academic Writing: Video Published by Thompson Rivers University