The internet is a wealth of information if used correctly. However, I believe the possibility of blurred lines of “legally owned” are prevalent. Anyone can post to cyberspace, as we are experiencing through these blogs. Reading something in one place then posting to another site without giving credit to the original author is a concern we should all consider. As I have been taking notes for our CC II research paper, I have made a point to rephrase distinctively and always cite in text even though it is not a necessity (except as a way for me to remember where I read the information). This cuts down on any possibility of intentional or unintentional plagiarism. It keeps me honest by always knowing who to give credit to for their original works.
How many times have you shared something you read in an email, or saw on a web site without thinking of this act being a form of plagiarism? I think is safe to say that we have all done it. I know I will stop and think twice before passing something along now, and to give credit to those due!
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I never thought about the email thing. Actually even for myspace and our backgrounds for these blogs there’s a name somewhere giving credit from where the templates came from. I think citation is everywhere including toothbrushes, cars, etc.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for adding the OWL source. It is a comprehensive tool to use when you are wondering about a specific APA issue or format.
Really, most people do not think about reading copyrights. Look at the products you buy. The source is always cited.
What do you think? If people really want information to be shared with as many people as possible, would they care about who originated the information?
One must be very careful what they pass on though. I received a note to put in a newsetter that I edited on how to perform "CPR" on yourself (by forcefully coughing). As a CPR/First Aid instructor, I knew this to be totally false. If someone lost their life over something like that being passed on, I'm sure there could be legal ramifications for the person posting. So, better to not pass stuff on without citing where it came from. That old saying about covering something....
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