Workshop | Research Literacy Series III – Using Information Effectively, Ethically, and Legally

Welcome, everyone, to the library workshop series on Research Literacy. The third one of this series will focus on how to use information effectively, legally, and ethically. In this session, the librarian will guide you in exploring four key areas:

1. Understanding ‘Fair Use’: We’ll introduce the concept of fair use and learn the factors that help you evaluate whether your use of copyrighted materials is within the bounds of fair use.
2. Plagiarism Prevention: Academic integrity is crucial in your college life. You can learn the best practices for avoiding plagiarism by keeping your sources organized and making timely notes.
3. Brief Introduction to Citation Management Tools: Choose from popular citation management software options like Zotero or EndNote to streamline your academic learning and research. We’ll guide you through the benefits of each tool.
4. Public Domain and Creative Commons: Familiarize yourself with the fundamental principles of the public domain and Creative Commons licensing. This knowledge will expand your access to valuable resources while respecting intellectual property rights.

By the end of this workshop, we hope you will be better equipped to navigate the complex world of sources confidently and ethically.

Event details:

• September 15th, Friday, 10:30-11:30 (CST)
• Venue: LIB 2001 (Lecture Hall)
• Instructor: Mengjie Zou, Research and Instruction Librarian

Please register here: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bBDR33QGPDMxIbk