Writing, Research, Citations, & Integrity
What is information literacy? Information literacy is the ability to identify, find, evaluate, and use information effectively. It includes understanding how to determine the credibility of a source and give proper credit when using information from these sources, as well as how to use search strategies and how to utilize key search terms. The use of scholarly, peer reviewed, reputable sources is important in academic research to provide you with the best possible information, and citing your sources ensures that you are researching with integrity.
Watch this short video to improve your information literacy. Learn about strategies for finding information--from a library, archive, database, or the Internet--and the ethics of using what you find.
Bibliographies and Citations
Check out these Search Tips to get the most out of your research!
Purdue Online Writing Lab is MIAD faculty's preferred source to help with MLA citations.
Annotated Bibliographies (Provided by the University of New South Wales-Australia)
Remember! Peer tutors are available in the Learning Resource Center to help you with your research process and assist you in creating your bibliography. Sign up to meet with a peer tutor in the MIAD Library if you're feeling stuck!
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