Citing Sources
The idea of research is to study what others have published and form your own opinions. When you quote people, or even when you summarize or paraphrase information found in books, articles, or Web pages, you must acknowledge the original author.
If you use someone else's words or ideas without crediting them, you are committing a type of theft called plagiarism. Plagiarism can be as obvious as turning in another person's paper or project as your own or as subtle as paraphrasing sections of various works. It is also incorrect to copy text from Web pages or other sources without identifying where they came from. Citing sources makes it possible to avoid plagiarism. Rules of Thumb -Take clear, accurate notes about where you found specific ideas. Write down the complete citation information for each item you use. Use quotation marks when directly stating another person's words. Always credit original authors for their information and ideas. MLA Quick Reference page on this wiki! http://www.plagiarism.org/citing-sources/overview/ The following is a limited list of Citation Making Sites for students of varied age groups:
Another option for citing sources is under the Reference tab on Word. Select the style source, MLA, APA, or Chicago, then insert the information from the source. Sources will be saved and can be used for in-text citations. A bibliography can be created at the end of the assignment. What is copyright? Copyright is a form of protection given to the authors or creators of "original works of authorship," including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic and other intellectual works. Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines for Teachers copyright_chart.pdf What is copyright infringement? Anyone who exploits any of the exclusive rights of copyright without the copyright owner's permission commits copyright infringement. Legal action can be taken, especially if the person using the items makes money from the use or if the author loses money because of the use. What is Fair Use? The exclusive rights of the copyright owner are not unlimited. The copyright law establishes some limitations on these rights. One of the most important limitations on the exclusive rights is the doctrine of "Fair Use." The "Fair Use" doctrine allows limited copying of copyrighted works for educational and research purposes. The copyright law provides that reproduction "for purposes such as criticism, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research" is not an infringement of copyright.
The following site sponsored by the NC Public Schools gives a more comprehensive listing of the fair use and copyright laws as they pertain to older students, with an entire section devoted to ELECTRONIC MEDIA. http://www.dpi.state.nc.us/copyright1.html Copyright Rule of Thumb Chart from Technology and Learning (with cited source: United States Copyright Office)- http://www.halldavidson.net/chartshort.html Get Permission- It is possible to obtain permission to use music, photos, documents, etc... http://www.copyrightkids.org/whatcopyframes.htm and select "Get Permission" from the drop down menu. Creative Commons What is creative commons? Creative Commons is a non-profit organization that offers more flexible licenses compared to traditional copyright protection and the term "Creative Commons" has become a title associated with images and other items that are free and able to be used without copyright concerns. The following is a limited list of resources that supply graphics that are "public domain" (free, with no permission required to use them) or free with the expectations of fair use.
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