reframe lessons on plagiarism to emphasize the importance of proper credit and how this act empowers underrepresented scholars
Expose Disparity
Ask students to critically appraise how citation practices reinforce inequalities within the scholarly community
Challenge the Cannon
When we cite someone, we magnify their voice. When we plagiarize, we erase their rightful place in the academy
Who do we continue to erase?
Education-Driven Instruction
Teach why attribution exists
Allow students to form opinions around citation
Emphasis on Labor Rights
Scholars are not paid for their work by publishers
Publishing is often a condition for tenure and promotion
Journals are paid for scholars' works
Interrogation of Power
Empower students in their decision-making, writing, and scholarship
"Once we know it, we can choose to discard it or use it, but you can't know if it has useful or destructive power until you have a handle on it." ~Audre Lorde "An interview: Audre Lorde and Adrienne Rich" from Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches
The quote refers to grammar, but has wider application
Developing a Voice
After reading several articles, it can be hard to recognize your own voice