plagarism and citing

[Mike Eisenberg <mike@ericir.syr.edu>]

In my workshops this Fall, I have been championing teaching kids to cite
in context (using APA parenthesis style) for every answer to every
assignment - starting in first grade.  Vocabulary words, social studies
homework, math, reports - all these can be cited.

The students can cite themselves, their parents, friends, etc. in
addition to textbooks and various print/electronic sources.  We want them
to cite to:

- be able to evaluate the effectiveness of soures (did they get it right?)
- give proper credit
- allow us to evaluate synthesis (integration of information from sources)
- allow readers to get back to the original if desired.

If we start early, we won't have as much of a problem in later years.

Also, with more and more electronics - images, video, etc. - I suggest
again including a cite - "This image is based on ...." as an included note.

I urge all of us to begin working with students and teachers in doing
this.

Mike



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