Process Sheet 1
ACTIVITY 1
Discuss the essential points you have learned from Session 1: Finding the Right Information.
Firstly, we reviewed the essential points in the previous module such as the difference between
primary, secondary, and tertiary sources, the data-information-knowledge-wisdom hierarchy, the
different publication types, and evaluating information sources. Second, we were taught how to utilize
the library search functions to our full advantage, and find works and studies using specific key words.
We also learned how to omit studies that have certain keywords. We learned both the advantages of
using the basic search, which gives more general results, as well as advanced search, which displays
more specific results. We also gone over how to download these sources, and even how to download
the citations. Lastly, the use of google scholar was demonstrated. We were shown how to find sources
from DLSU university online in google. This is helpful when some helpful studies are not found in the
DLSU library database.
ACTIVITY 2
Explain the importance of ethical and legal use of information. (from Session 2’s viewpoint).
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The instructor explained the rise and spread of plagiarized or unoriginal work. He explained the
plagiarism spectrum and provided examples of incorrect citations and attributes. Firstly, as written
works and information are the result of a person or a group’s hard work, thought process, and research,
it is important to uphold ethical and legal use of this information by citing them properly and giving
them proper credit (WIPO, 2022). Second, as intellectual property is protected by the law, if one does
not uphold ethical and legal use of information, they may face consequences. Students who steal
information or not crediting the source material may be punished by the educational institutions they
are in. Professionals or even whole companies may experience worse consequences such as a tarnished
reputation and even legal action from the original source material (Catapult, 2017). As a student, I have
no excuse to not uphold the ethical and legal use of information, as we were given many tools and
means for proper research and citation. As we were briefed on the use of Mendeley and Turnitin, and
were even given a demonstration, I believe that the chances of us plagiarizing (both intentionally and
unintentionally) are significantly lower.
Reference:
Catapult. (2017, August 18). Plagiarism in the workplace: Don't get expelled from business. Catapult
Creative Media Inc. Retrieved September 15, 2022, from
https://catapultcreativemedia.com/plagiarism-in-theworkplace/#:~:text=Plagiarism%20can%20damage%20your%20reputation,if%20you%20plagiari
ze%20your%20work.
WIPO. (2022). What is intellectual property (IP)? WIPO. Retrieved September 15, 2022, from
https://www.wipo.int/about-ip/en/
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