Citing Sources

and Copyright Laws

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The following is an example for how I wish students to cite sources from the Internet.  The citings are based on the MLA format.  The following is the order in which the information should be placed on your Works Cited page.  This information is only for the most basic of web sites.    For a more in-depth look at correct citations for all types of printed and non printed materials, please go to University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign:  Writers' Workshop.  Use only the information that is relevant to your web site.
  1. Name of author, editor or compiler.  Last name should be first followed by a comma, then the first name, middle initial, and ed. (if needed), followed by a period.--Often names are not included on web sites.  The more credible web sites will have a name listed somewhere on the home page.
  2. Name of Web site underlined.
  3. Date you retrieved your information from this website.
  4. Web site address.
Martinez, Renee. Professional Technology Portfolio.   29 April 2001.  http://www.oocities.org/renmartinez1/.
Students must cite where they received their information in-text.  The following is an example:

"Collaborating with peers when using technology is very important.  It helps all people who are involved with the collaboration."  (http://www.oocities.org/renmartinez1/collaboration_with_peers.htm 29 April 2001).

Copyright Laws:
Students may use information from the Internet in classroom projects as long as they give the proper credit to the author.  If students are to use charts, diagrams, pictures, or any other information from a particular web site they must get permission from the web master.  They may use the form provided for by the land-mark project.  Obviously students will need to fix the wording of the request so that it fits their needs.  Land-Mark Project.  All information on the Internet has been created by an individual and that individual deserves to receive credit for his or her work.
Advanced Technology Competencies for Teachers:

10.1 Use the Computer Skills Curriculum to identify what students should know and be able to do--This goal is met because all students should understand how to site sources correctly.

14.1 Establish classroom policies and procedures that ensure compliance with copyright law, fair-use guidelines, security, and child protection--This goal is met because this page ensures that students can find the web sites needed to avoid plagiarism and understand the importance of citing sources

14.2 Ensuring equal access to media and technology resources for all students--This goal is met because copyright laws ensure that everyone has access to all available materials and that everyone uses them in the same way

14.3 Social, legal, and ethical issues related to technology use--This goal is met because citing sources correctly is a legal and ethical issue