After gathering information and using it to create your work, the time will come when you will have to contribute that work into the academic realm. In this part, what is required of you is your awareness of the ethical and legal provisions in sharing information.  There is zero tolerance for plagiarism in the field of academe.  However, plagiarism is not exclusive in the academic field but also applies in the memes, videos, photos, and even captions that you share on your online platforms. Reposting online content should not be at the expense of others' intellectual rights.

Your work will not be possible without the sources/references you’ve found. Being familiar with terms with which you can share your work including these sources is of paramount importance. Proper citation is taught in every university, and there is not only one way to do it appropriately. There are 200 citation styles galore from which an academic institution can standardize one within their community.  Knowing the particular citation style prescribed by your academic unit is the first step in properly sharing your work. In the field of social sciences, APA (American Psychological Association) format is widely employed. However, the citation style will mostly depend on your professor and institution. 

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With the proliferation of automation tools nowadays for citation, there is no reason for you to commit plagiarism. As mentioned in the section, Finding High-Quality Information Online, Google Scholar has a nifty feature that allows you to instantly copy and paste the bibliography entry of the source in various citation styles such as APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and Vancouver. Citation generators such as MyBib, Mendeley, Bibme, Citation Machine are also tools you can use to cite your sources within a few clicks. In my experience with MyBib, I can effortlessly generate a bibliography by merely copying and pasting the website's link or a journal article's DOI, or a book's ISBN.  Uploading the PDF in the database is also possible. In all instances, the system automatically retrieves the data such as the name, date, and author of the publication and for journal articles, the journal's title, volume, and the series number. 

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However, utilize these tools with a grain of salt. Although convenient to use, there are limitations to these generators. The algorithm of these systems is not impeccable. Sometimes, the systems do not accurately retrieve the accurate information from the link you posted, resulting in errors in the format. Thus,  it is still best to check the result manually before pasting it on your paper. 

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As a producer of educational and informative content, it is crucial to set the boundaries that will limit and inform the users regarding the extent of your work’s openness. Openness is a principle of Open Educational Resources (OERs), such as this module you are reading. OERs differ from usual websites in a way that they are licensed to be open, permitting the users to do more with the material and content beyond what mere access can provide. Openness does not necessarily mean free of charge. Some OERs require payment before you can incorporate them with your work. OERs can take multiple forms, such as website, module, video, podcast, or infographic. They are not exclusive to learners but for educators as well through lesson plans, sample exams, and sample assessments for learners.