Citation Station
"Always thank the people who helped you (cite your sources!)."
Professor Hoot tipping his hat to another bird.
About this page
Professor Hoot tips his hat to another bird, and in that small, courteous gesture lives one of the kindest rules in research, always thank the people whose ideas helped you. Citing sources sounds formal, but at its heart it is simply good manners, giving credit where credit is due. As Chapter 6 moves from writing to sharing, this page reminds children that no discovery happens alone. Every researcher stands on the wings of those who flew before, and saying thank you makes the whole flock stronger.
Talk about it while you color
- Who has helped you learn something new, and how could you thank them?
- What do you think the two birds are saying to each other?
- Why does it feel good when someone says your idea helped them?