Citing Sources
Do your students (grades K-12) use sources beyond their own ideas (books, websites, etc.) to create reports or other projects?
If so, you should have them give credit to the creators of those sources.
“You shall not steal.” [others' ideas and pass them off as your own]
Exodus 20:15 NIV
Here are some places to find out more about works cited:
The following link takes you to the Writing and Citing help page at Bethel University Library. It supplies links to sites with various citation styles. Scroll to the bottom to get information about plagiarism.
http://library.bethel.edu/class/tutorials/writ-cit/
The following link takes you to an Evaluating Information site. Ask questions about the credibility, accuracy, timeliness, and objectivity of your information. It also gives advice on citing sources.
http://www2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workbook/evaluate.htm#ethics
Click here to find out even more about why it is important to cite sources.
If so, you should have them give credit to the creators of those sources.
“You shall not steal.” [others' ideas and pass them off as your own]
Exodus 20:15 NIV
Here are some places to find out more about works cited:
The following link takes you to the Writing and Citing help page at Bethel University Library. It supplies links to sites with various citation styles. Scroll to the bottom to get information about plagiarism.
http://library.bethel.edu/class/tutorials/writ-cit/
The following link takes you to an Evaluating Information site. Ask questions about the credibility, accuracy, timeliness, and objectivity of your information. It also gives advice on citing sources.
http://www2.liu.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workbook/evaluate.htm#ethics
Click here to find out even more about why it is important to cite sources.