The legal and ethical issues surrounding the use of information goes beyond properly citing sources and avoiding plagiarism. Researchers should be knowledgable about isses related to privacy and security, censorship and freedom of speech, as well as have an understanding of intellectual property, copyright, and fair use.
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From the College of Coastal Georgia 2010- 2011 Student Handbook, your responsibilities are listed on page 11.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND RIGHTS
CONDUCT CODE
Students who enroll at College of Coastal Georgia are expected to conduct themselves responsibly and to pursue their studies with integrity. By enrolling at college of coastal Georgia, students agree to comply with the College's rules and regulations. When students act as individuals or in concert to violate any of the following College regulations, they have individual and joint responsibility for such violations.
ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES