This document discusses copyright and provides guidance on determining what is allowed under copyright law and what constitutes infringement. It outlines categories such as public domains, creative commons licenses, and copyright infringement. Resources for learning more about copyright are also included.
6. Things to look out for: Without permission from the author Is it a copy of the original item The quantity Does it change the point of view Flickr Photo Courtesy of Electronic Frontier Foundation
7. Keep in mind when deciding what is right and what is wrongARE YOU:just copyingcompeting giving credit
Divide up into groups of three or four and give a small soft ball to each group. First person starts the story by telling something about the first image on the screen and then tosses ball to another person who continues the story by narrating the second slide and so on.
Provide information, not owned or controlled by anyone.These materials are available for anyone to use for any purpose
Are you creating something new or just copying?Are you competing with the source you are copying from?Are you giving the author credit? ANDThe Quality of the material is just as important as the quantity.
Anyone who exploits any of the exclusive rights of copyright without the copyright owner’s permission is guilty
Material whose copyright has expiredMaterial released into the public domain by the copyright holder
Creative Commons is a not-for-profit organization of contents creators.Who have built upon the “all rights reserved” concept of traditional copyright to offer a voluntary “some rights reserved” approach.
AttributionShare AlikeNon CommericalNo Derivative Works