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Knowledge Mobilization

An institutional repository collects digital copies of research and creative activities to make them freely accessible online. Contributions to an institutional repository include, but is not limited to:

  • journal articles
  • working papers, technical reports, and research reports
  • books and book chapters
  • creative works like artwork, photography, music, videos, etc.
  • lectures and speeches
  • conference presentations and proceedings
  • exemplary student assignments

SOURCE, Sheridan's institutional repository, welcomes featured student works that reflect Sheridan's commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. If you wish to participate, contact your professor and ask them to sponsor you as a contributor. Only faculty members responsible for assigning the work to you may sponsor you and recommend that your work be considered for inclusion in SOURCE.

The Benefits of Institutional Repositories

The benefit of publishing on an institutional repository include reaching a broad audience as research and creative activities are searchable on the web. You're preserving work in digital format while making it accessible to a global audience. Thus, increasing your visibility and citation rates.