Journal of Information Organization Hemavathi B N,Rajeshwari N 14 4 2024 https://doi.org/10.6025/jio/2024/14/4/176-181 https://www.dline.info/jio/fulltext/v14n4/jiov14n4_3.pdf The study investigated the research scholars’ perception of the ethical use of information. It evaluates the frequency and criteria used by scholars in accessing and assessing digital information sources. The study also examined the research scholars’ understandings of copyright laws, plagiarism and their attitude in sharing digital information. The study’s findings aim to inform the advancements of need-based support systems and resources for the research scholars, enhancing their research effectiveness and contributing to a productive academic environment.