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Copyright-Friendly Sources

The following sites will help you find files you have permission to use, provided you follow the terms of the license. It is your responsibility to find, read and abide by the terms for the materials you use and to keep track of your sources and give attribution as appropriate. Look for the terms of […]

Copyright Explained

Copyright may seem confusing, but the basic principle is very simple. Copyright exists to protect the rights of the creator of a work, be that a written work, a photograph, a piece of music, a video, or any expression of an idea. Copyright also exists to ensure access for information users. A simple concept, and […]

Teaching With Technology

Students appear to have natural abilities to use emerging technology. But the reality is, while students easily grasp the entertainment and communication value of the devices they use, they need to be taught how these tools can be used in learning and critical thought. This is a task for the Learning Commons. Ontario School Library […]

Plagiarism-Proof Assignments

Plagiarism can be a serious problem when it comes to research assignments. While some plagiarism is deliberate and calculated – a clear case of cheating – some people fall into the plagiarism trap. Unintentional plagiarism is often the product of lack of understanding, poorly-developed research skills, and poor time management. Sometimes, however, plagiarism is invitational. […]

Informal Citation

Style guides such as MLA or APA provide standards for formal academic publication. You will be required to follow these guidelines for the majority of your school research assignments. More and more we engage in less formal writing such as writing a blog post, where a less formal citation may be appropriate. Likewise, it may […]

Academic Honesty/Plagiarism

What Does Academic Honesty Mean? When you are doing research, you are investigating facts, issues, ideas and opinions, with the goal of formulating your view of the topic and sharing your unique perspectives and viewpoints. It is your responsibility as a researcher to make sure that: Your ideas are expressed in your own words You […]

Reading For Information

First determine whether the resource you are considering is the best for you. Skim and Scan Skimming and Scanning a resource will give you an overview of its content, and help you to determine whether it is relevant to your research, and to what extent. Skimming and Scanning Books Look at the: Table of Contents: […]

Learning

Not sure where to start researching? Baffled by what to do? Don’t worry! We can help you succeed with your project. In this section you will find information, video tutorials, and all sorts of organizers and information sheets for you to download and use, to help you learn how to be thorough and discerning researchers, […]