Intellectual Property

Before starting this program, I never gave much thought to intellectual property. Sure I credited sources in papers and gave credit where it was due when writing. But, I never REALLY thought about it. I just knew that it was something I had to do, so that I didn't get in trouble for plagiarizing (TurnItIn used to give me BIG anxiety - haha). My thought process was essentially, "well it's on the Internet, so I can use it". 

Now, I am so much more aware. It seems to me that others are more aware these days too. You see credit being given everywhere, even if it is in the simplest of ways. A photo credit to someone on Instagram, a dance creation credit to someone on TikTok, an original tweet credit to someone on Twitter. The call for accountability on intellectual property is growing louder and I am finally understanding it. 

It's important for people to feel seen and acknowledged by the work they put into the world. And it's important for us as consumers of that work to give credit where it is due. Something to think about as we all charge along into the great, wide world of the Internet! 

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  1. Kalei HoltJune 8, 2022 at 8:32 PM

    I totally relate to the anxiety piece! And personally value the practice of acknowledging ownership/authorship. I also wonder if the increase in folks giving credit correlates to an increase in enforcement. I havenʻt seen any official news about this, but wonder if that could be a factor. Thanks for you insight!

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