To properly cite is clearly an essential element to scholarly writing for a plethora of reasons. Of the many reasons listed in the above passage, I appreciate the importance of documenting the path of developing ideas within a field. Judy Hunter’s quote of being able to trace the genealogy within writing (Hunter, 2006) produces an undeniable visual thread of intellectual property.
When the current author credits previous academic papers, they are also authentically framing their thoughts within the existing knowledge available in the field. Not only does a citation give credit where credit is due, it provides for the avoidance of doubt to plagiarism or controversy. A fun example I’m reminded of comes from Cameron Crowe’s film Almost Famous,
When the current author credits previous academic papers, they are also authentically framing their thoughts within the existing knowledge available in the field. Not only does a citation give credit where credit is due, it provides for the avoidance of doubt to plagiarism or controversy. A fun example I’m reminded of comes from Cameron Crowe’s film Almost Famous,