Three indicators of undergraduate students' (n = 197) source evaluation were investigated as students completed an academic task requiring the use of multiple texts. The source evaluation metrics examined were students' (1) accessing of document information, (2) trustworthiness ratings, and (3) citation in written responses. All three indicators…

Academic integrity continues to be a concern for universities and faculty. Yet practical methods for conveying ethical behavior can be difficult to achieve. This study uses the multidimensional ethics scale to gain insight into three situations involving students. The findings from those scenarios are then framed using the "Giving Voice to…

Describes a study that examined the characteristics of uncited papers in the biomedical literature. The variables examined included number of authors; number of words in title; number of references; journal age, price, and circulation; research support from the National Institute of Health; and biomedical research level. (18 references) (CLB)