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Editing Other Peoples Work
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dturner
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Editing Other Peoples Work
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Can i alter, add to or improve somebody�s document that has been posted on this site? And if so, what recognition should I offer the original creator. And can I or is anyone interested in seeing the new version?
dt
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10 Jan 2009
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libertybelle
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Hi dturner
I adapt, simplify, add, subtract and correct spelling and grammar before giving worksheets to my kids.
What you do with a WS is up to you, as long as you don�t upload someone elses work as your own.
Classes are different and as teachers, most WS have to be adapted to the individual class and the needs accordingly.
Hope this helps!
L
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10 Jan 2009
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Logos
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I have done this a couple of times as I am not a creative person, but can adapt and improvise on others ideas. What I have done in the past is to contact the orignator of the worksheet and told them of the improvements or changes I wanted to make and attach a copy of the new work. I give them the option of re-submitting the work as their own, but in every case each one has given me permission to submit the work as my own.
I have received a couple of remarks in the comments section that �this work is copied� but the originator has always come back and acknowledged their permission to change the original. I also acknowledge in my introduction the name of the original work.
I too welcome anyone to take any presentation I have and adapt it and change it in any way they want. If it is to be re-submitted, however, I would appreciate if they would ask me first. |
11 Jan 2009
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crisholm
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Well, I would not take it kindly if someone took my work and edited it and got credit for it as his/her own work. I do not think it is fair. What I would expect is some suggestions as how to improve it, really, or permission to do something different from the original.
There is some exception, though. I would not mind Logos editing some of my work and telling me what he has done and why. In fact, I would be very happy to learn from him - so if you read this and take the (small) challenge, please do. You�re brilliant! |
11 Jan 2009
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