Monday, July 10, 2017

Emily Scott - 7/11/17 QQC

1. Rife's article speaks on the 'fair use' doctrine and the importance of why students should not plagiarize. As instructors, do you think it is just as important to explain why we should not plagiarize as it is to explain how not to plagiarize to students?

2. Did anyone else find the Johnson-Eilola and Selber article a bit too extreme? I am wondering if it is possible to find a better medium and place value in both citations and assemblage without discrediting the need for citation?

- Emily Scott
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 10, 2017 at 1:54 PM

    Hi Emily!

    In instances of fair use, I think teachers should at least take a few minutes during class to explain potential liabilities without trying to frighten students. Concerning plagiarism, I absolutely think explaining the reasons one shouldn't plagiarize is of equal importance to explaining how one avoids plagiarism. I'm a much better learner if I understand the underlying reasons for a practice. Also, by reviewing the reasons one shouldn't plagiarize, I think it makes the students more reflective about the type of writing they're doing for the course.

    All the best,

    Tom

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  2. trizzateacherJuly 10, 2017 at 3:23 PM

    Hi Emily - I always think it is a good idea to help students understand why these guidelines or rules are in place. This way they have a better understanding of its importance. I think it is good for them to not only know what it is but also why it is important.

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  3. UnknownJuly 10, 2017 at 5:08 PM

    Emily,

    I'm with Tricia. I think it is important to explain to students why not plagiarizing is important, but I'd like to see the stress placed on recognition of other's work as a way to value collaboration, albeit passive, rather than a way to police theft.

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