Comprehending Information Literacy and Research Ethics to Elude Plagiarism

Abstract

The use of others' imaginations, information or data, creative works, and expressions without giving due credit to the author(s) or not mentioning the source(s) of the information is classified as plagiarism. Any kind of unjust means unknowingly or unintentionally for the completion of the research, which leads to any publication (thesis, research articles, articles in magazines, etc.) or any innovation, it is called plagiarism. However, research ethics are explicitly associated with the examination of moral issues. On
the other hand, Information literacy is the skill to distinguish what information is required and understand how the information is compiled, recognizing the best sources of information for a problem of research, finding and assessing those sources fundamentally, and offering and utilizing that information morally. So, the researchers need to learn information literacy skills following research
ethics for the collection, collation, and analysis of research data. An information literate person knows how to use, collect, maintain, assemble, and ethically create new information and data. These information literacy skills help a researcher to avoid plagiarism and maintain research ethics. Therefore, information literacy is the best way to prevent plagiarism. So, this article discusses plagiarism and
research ethics with an understanding of information literacy and has given some best practice ideas to avoid plagiarism.