Lori wrote: >This is very timely advice as I will soon begin writing my own master's thesis. I certainly knew about citing my sources and giving credit, but I had no idea that if more than a certain amount was quoted, that permission needed to be obtained. I don't think that will happen often, if at all, but now I know. Thanks! Lori, quoting someone "within reasonable bounds" vs. "too extensively" falls under the Fair Use Principle. It also matters to us, as authors, because too-extensive quoting from others can call into question whether we have developed original concepts of our own or whether we are relying too heavily upon the ideas of others to carry the weight of our arguments. Too much quoting, and we stand accused of "patchworking." When we're in doubt as to what we can or cannot do, background reading on both these issues can help to reassure us that we're staying within safe bounds. Good luck on that thesis! Elizabeth --------------------------------------------- Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG www.HistoricPathways.com www.EvidenceExplained.com & for everyday tips on records and record usage: https://www.evidenceexplained.com/quicktips/ee www.Facebook.com/ForgottenPeopleCaneRiverCreoles

We also have to keep in mind that "fair use" is not precisely defined. The copyright office has guidelines at http://www.copyright.gov/fls/fl102.html. I've just finished my thesis. Getting ready to send it to my committee. Karen Packard Rhodes Middleburg, Clay County, Florida On 12/15/2014 12:36 PM, eshown via wrote: > Lori wrote: >> This is very timely advice as I will soon begin writing my own master's thesis. I certainly knew about citing my sources and giving credit, but I had no idea that if more than a certain amount was quoted, that permission needed to be obtained. I don't think that will happen often, if at all, but now I know. Thanks! > Lori, quoting someone "within reasonable bounds" vs. "too extensively" falls under the Fair Use Principle. It also matters to us, as authors, because too-extensive quoting from others can call into question whether we have developed original concepts of our own or whether we are relying too heavily upon the ideas of others to carry the weight of our arguments. Too much quoting, and we stand accused of "patchworking." > > When we're in doubt as to what we can or cannot do, background reading on both these issues can help to reassure us that we're staying within safe bounds. > > Good luck on that thesis! > > Elizabeth >

Karen Packard Rhodes wrote: >I've just finished my thesis. Getting ready to send it to my committee. Congratulations, Karen! --------------------------------------------- Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG www.HistoricPathways.com www.EvidenceExplained.com & for everyday tips on records and record usage: https://www.evidenceexplained.com/quicktips/ee www.Facebook.com/ForgottenPeopleCaneRiverCreoles

Karen, congratulations on a huge accomplishment! Stefani Evans Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2014, at 11:28 AM, eshown via <[email protected]> wrote: > > Karen Packard Rhodes wrote: >> I've just finished my thesis. Getting ready to send it to my committee. > > Congratulations, Karen! > > > --------------------------------------------- > Elizabeth Shown Mills, CG, CGL, FASG > www.HistoricPathways.com > www.EvidenceExplained.com > & for everyday tips on records and record usage: > https://www.evidenceexplained.com/quicktips/ee > www.Facebook.com/ForgottenPeopleCaneRiverCreoles > > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message