This module covers citing sources, plagiarism, copyright, Internet security, and "Netiquette" practices.

When you have completed this module of DVC Searchpath, you should be able to:

• describe when and why to cite sources used in your work
• identify the information needed to create a citation for key types of resources
• define plagiarism, identify examples and ways to avoid plagiarizing
• understand copyright, fair use, and public domain information
• describe security and privacy issues when using the Internet
• understand issues of censorship and free speech on the Internet
• list and apply proper “Netiquette” practices

Resources for Librarians and Educators, Credits
Original Searchpath material © 2007 by Diablo Valley College (DVC) Library. DVC Searchpath based upon Searchpath ©  by the Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University which incorporates material from TILT, a tutorial developed by the Digital Information Literacy Office for the University of Texas System Digital Library, © 1998-2002. This material may be reproduced, distributed, or incorporated only subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Searchpath Open Publication License.