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Timelines & Flow Charts

Use visual brainstorming to develop and organize your ideas.

In 1765, Joseph Priestly created the now commonplace timeline. Priestly's timeline depicted the lifespan of 2000 inventors whom he considered the "most distinguished in the annals of fame."

pic of graffiti that says: No unprofitable creativity

Intellectual Property – How to Protect Ideas

Creative Challenges - copyright, document, ethical, ideas, intellectual property, law, myths, research, resources, responsibilities, writing process

Identify the ethical responsibilities of authors. Understand intellectual property and copyright.

In order to avoid inadvertent plagiarism or academic dishonesty, you must understand intellectual property and copyright. In our digital age, where users can easily download information, we must consider these issues from an ethical perspective as well.

Timelines & Flow Charts

Use visual brainstorming to develop and organize your ideas.

Intellectual Property – How to Protect Ideas

Identify the ethical responsibilities of authors. Understand intellectual property and copyright.

Academic Writing – How to Write for the Academic Community

Professional Writing – How to Write for the Professional World

Credibility and Authorial Authority – How to Develop Readers’ Trust and Respect

Information Literacy

Use visual brainstorming to develop and organize your ideas.

Identify the ethical responsibilities of authors. Understand intellectual property and copyright.

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