Acknowledgment (creative arts and sciences) facts for kids
An acknowledgment is a special way to say "thank you" to people who helped you create something, like a book, a song, or a science project. It's a public way to show your gratitude for their support.
When someone gets an acknowledgment, it means they helped, but they weren't the main creator. For example, they might have given money, offered advice, or encouraged the person who made the work. Think of it like a team effort where some people are the main players, and others are amazing coaches or cheerleaders.
There are different ways people can help and be acknowledged:
- Moral support: This is when someone encourages you and helps you stay positive.
- Financial support: This means they gave money to help with the project.
- Editorial support: They might have helped you check your writing or make it clearer.
- Presentational support: They helped you show your work, like designing a poster or setting up a display.
- Technical support: They helped with special tools or equipment.
- Conceptual support: This is when someone helps you with ideas or discusses your work with you. This kind of help is often seen as very important for new ideas.
Sometimes, acknowledgments for money are just a rule from the group that gave the money. But acknowledgments for ideas are usually a true thank you for someone's smart thinking. You might even find funny jokes hidden in some acknowledgments!
Spelling
The word "acknowledgment" is spelled differently depending on where you are. In the United States and Canada, it's usually spelled acknowledgment. But in the United Kingdom, Australia, and other English-speaking places, it's spelled acknowledgement. Both spellings are correct!
See also
- Acknowledgment index
- Attribution (copyright)
- Billing (filmmaking)
- Byline
- Closing credits
- Credit (creative arts)
- Opening credits
- Possessory credit
- Signature block
- Title sequence
- WGA screenwriting credit system
