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Old 11-10-2006, 10:39 AM   #1
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Changing names in essay?

D is writing about some of the kids she met over the summer in a volunteer program. Should she use their real names? I'm thinking maybe she should change them so that the kids are not identifiable. Suppose one of the kids happens to apply to the same school, and writes about the same program?

If D changes the names, how should she convey that fact?
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Old 11-10-2006, 10:40 AM   #2
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Changing names is a good idea. She can just put a note at the bottom or top saying that she changed their names to protect their privacy.
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