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LESSON 11 - ETHICAL ISSUES IN INFORMATION RESEARCH 

LESSON 11 CONTENTS:

Learning Objectives

I. The Role of Sources in Research

II. Citing Your Sources

III. Plagiarism

IV. Documentation Styles

V. Key Points to Remember

Lesson Eleven Quiz

Lesson Eleven Exercise


LESSON ELEVEN - EXERCISE ( 9 points)

NOTE: Unless otherwise indicated, each question is worth one point.

Name

1)

 List the 4 reasons the author gives to justify the use of sources in research. (4 points)

2)

Define “common knowledge” and give an example. (2 points)

3)

 Name the 2 most common documentation styles. (2 points)
4) According to the author, what is the best way to avoid plagiarism?