Thread:Question on using digital content (1)

As to the last question:

"In the past, I have used digital content sourced from the web without attributing the source (e.g. images sourced from Google or Yahoo! Search)" (Yes/No)

I realize the intent of the question, but "use" is a very broad word. I'd be surprised if anyone could honestly answer "no" to this question, because even one instance of having used something from the internet without attribution would mean you have to answer "yes." I don't think that's the intent of the question. One option is to reword to narrow the scope. But, I wonder if it is more interesting if we were to try to get at the ways people have used digital content.

We could rework this question as "check all that apply" and offer examples. Here's a quick reworking to show what I mean:


 * In the past, I have used digital content sourced from the web without attributing the source in the following ways:
 * included an image or quote sourced from an internet search, e.g., Google or Yahoo!, in an unpublished work
 * allowed students to use internet images in their classroom work, e.g., in a classroom presentation
 * included an image or quote on a public website, e.g., blog
 * forwarded an email containing an image or quote

Just some thoughts on this question. Alison