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It’s Up to You!

I was so impressed the other day when I found a movie that thanked me for purchasing the DVD legally, instead of making me watch that little copyright clip about stealing handbags and cars. I know it’s up to me to ensure that I always stick to the copyright rules and regulations, but it is nice to be thanked once in a while for doing the right thing.

Buying pirated movies is just like copying other people’s work to use in school projects and assignments. This type of copying, known as plagiarism, can be defined as:

…the act of taking and using the whole or any part of another person’s work and presenting it as your own without proper acknowledgement.

For those of us who are still a little hazy on the rules and regulations, the TP Library has a special web page all about plagiarism and how to avoid it. Just click >> HERE << to have a look.

Do make a special note to watch our new video on plagiarism on the web page mentioned above.  Students from TP’s very own Diploma in Moving Images made it for the Library – and it is great at getting the message across.

And remember - it’s up to you!

Careers in media and film: the essential guide

Call No.: P91.6 Gre
Interested in a job in the media industry but don’t know how to start? This book outlines various jobs that are available in the market, as well as tips from people who have worked/are working in the relevant industries. (OPAC)

China red: a traditional colour in contemporary decor

Call No.: NK2115.5 Col.Ch
Looking to incorporate that bold colour into your surroundings? This book is all about red! Be red-dazzled today! (OPAC)

3D manufacturing innovation: revolutionary change in Japanese manufacturing with digital data

Call No.: TS155.6 Tor
This book takes a look at how 3D data has been incorporated into the Japanese manufacturing industry to revolutionize the manufacturing process. (OPAC)

Qualitative psychology: a practical guide to research methods

Call No.: BF76.5 Qua
Learn different methods for dealing with qualitative data with this book. Besides learning the method, see how it has been applied in real life examples. (OPAC)

The tea ceremony

Call No. : GT2910 Tan
One of the most defining aspects of the Japanese culture has to be their tea ceremonies. In this book, we are introduced to this age-old ceremony, from the early history through to etiquette for both the guest and host during the ceremony itself. (OPAC)

Young Asian fashion designers

Call No.: TT504.6 Asi.Yo
Enjoy a whirlwind tour of Asia’s up and coming designers. Hailing from India, Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, and Australia, they are winning fans the world over. Take a glimpse at some of their offerings here! (OPAC)

Best answers to 202 job interview questions: expert tips to ace the interview and get the job offer

Call No.: HF5549.5 Int.Po
As promised, this book lays out 202 job interview questions that might crop up at interviews. Offering the reader a choice of five answers, the authors further explores the issue by showing us the intention behind the question, and pointers to watch out for when formulating your answer. (OPAC)

Coping with change

Call No.: RJ499 Cop 
Teenagers often face many changes at home, school, and internally. Developing strategies to cope with these is an important part of healthy living.
(OPAC)