July 28th, 2010
Citations for Life
In light of the recent article “40 Cases of Plagiarism,” sources have been the talk of the day lately. In a paper, of course, we cite somebody else for much of the foundational material for our work. However, in the task of living we also have our sources, but how often do we cite these? Who first brought to our attention that little idea or comment, mentioned years ago, that has stuck with us and shaped the way that we go about our day? In what ways have we “cited” them, showing our acknowledgment of their impact on who we have become thanks to their love and care? As Robert Folio’s post on Monday aptly shows, there might be more fitting ways than a simple footnote.
