[CALIBK12] to cite or not!

[BROGER MACKEY, LORI]

I believe Ann's question was why cite?  I generally give three reasons.

1)  Let others know that you did not do the original research (often in middle school and high school).  You looked at someone else's work (can lead to discussion of primary and secondary sources).

2)  If your teacher or fellow student wants more information on the same topic, or wants to disagree with some point you've made, you can point to the "expert" you consulted in your research.

3)  You can find the source(s) again quickly if you forgot some point or need more information (this is especially true with websites).  

As others stated, explaining the concept of fair use would be necessary too.  Good luck educating the staff.

Lori Broger-Mackey, Teacher Librarian
Cleveland HS, Reseda



On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 9:13 AM, Ann Sperske asperske at nvusd.k12.ca.us> 
wrote:


Please answer me this:



When I asked, "Do you need me to help with citations?"


My peer responded, "Why Cite? Doesn't 'fair use' cover that? What 
difference does it make?"



I know how I responded to my peer. But how would you respond? What 
explanations/reasons/validations would you use to argue for citing 
sources? I need a few good reasons... BEYOND my own experience:)



Ann Sperske


Stellar Teacher Librarian


Vintage High School




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