Mandatory course: Information Literacy and Academic Integrity

🎓 Welcome to UiT!

As a new student at UiT, it’s important to understand how to use academic sources responsibly and avoid plagiarism. Norwegian universities have strict rules regarding plagiarism, referencing, and the use of sources.

To help you succeed, all new students are required to attend a mandatory lecture on information literacy during the orientation week.

🧠 What you will Learn

The course covers:

• How to find and use academic literature
• How to evaluate sources and search effectively
• How to cite and reference correctly
• How to avoid plagiarism

📺 Watch the presentation lectures online

You can also access the lecture in four short video parts:

1. Library Services and Resources (8:11)
   Watch Part 1

2. Sources, Source Criticism, and Search Techniques (8:21)
   Watch Part 2

3. How to Cite and Reference (10:05)
   Watch Part 3

4. How to Avoid Plagiarism (6:50)
   Watch Part 4

🌐 Free Online Course: UiT OpenEdX

iKomp is a free and open online course for anyone who wants to improve their:

• Learning strategies
• Information literacy
• Academic integrity

These skills are not only essential for your studies, but also highly valued by employers—such as knowing how to find reliable information and assess its quality.

👉 Explore Uit OpenEdX – Open Course in Information Literacy