What will they think of next?
In regards to the articles concerning Ben Domenech, I found the controversy to be enlightening as far as the intricate nature of internet publication. I think that bloggers can really learn from this experience. Plagiarizing is a very serious offense.
After reading these articles, I am curious as to how bloggers can ensure that they are indeed being responsible and ethical in their submissions. I know that I have taken many writing courses where the instructors have impressed the importance of sourcing and referencing material in all forms of writing. That being said, I still have had issues concerning proper citing techniques.
I see now that there are millions of bloggers from all walks of life, not just journalists. I feel that these uneducated individuals should review the liabilities of blogging and responsible practices before writing for the public. We have discussed issues that would arise as the popularity of blogs grew. I believe that if bloggers are not careful they will face unanticipated consequences.
Incidentally, I watched an old episode of CSI: Miami last night. I found that blogging can be used in far more deceptive ways than I ever expected. The episode centered on a corporation blog that employees used to spread inside gossip. The employees also used code words to disclose private information within the company. The old saying goes, “read between the lines”, I found that bloggers could have the potential to also write between the lines. Whether or not this is truly possible and currently happening, it makes me nervous…especially for our young people that use the internet inappropriately.
After reading these articles, I am curious as to how bloggers can ensure that they are indeed being responsible and ethical in their submissions. I know that I have taken many writing courses where the instructors have impressed the importance of sourcing and referencing material in all forms of writing. That being said, I still have had issues concerning proper citing techniques.
I see now that there are millions of bloggers from all walks of life, not just journalists. I feel that these uneducated individuals should review the liabilities of blogging and responsible practices before writing for the public. We have discussed issues that would arise as the popularity of blogs grew. I believe that if bloggers are not careful they will face unanticipated consequences.
Incidentally, I watched an old episode of CSI: Miami last night. I found that blogging can be used in far more deceptive ways than I ever expected. The episode centered on a corporation blog that employees used to spread inside gossip. The employees also used code words to disclose private information within the company. The old saying goes, “read between the lines”, I found that bloggers could have the potential to also write between the lines. Whether or not this is truly possible and currently happening, it makes me nervous…especially for our young people that use the internet inappropriately.
posted by Brandy Reincke @ 12:59 PM
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