seems like a good way to introduce the issues of copyright, fair use, and plagiarism
Sue M's List: middle school stuff
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Aug 22, 10
fan fiction article from School Library Journal
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as long as you aren’t trying to profit from your writing and the work’s original creator hasn’t objected, it’s fine to keep your story online.
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As for the accusation that fanfiction saps kids’ creativity, that’s a lot of you-know-what. Young writers can actually be more creative (and less stressed out) when they don’t have to invent everything. Creating original, believable characters can be the toughest part of writing—and using existing characters allows fanfiction creators to concentrate on other areas of writing, such as pacing, style, and plot.
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let's talk this up with the kids--they ARE being creative!
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