Copy Right
The definition of Copyright is what?
It is a law that gives legal protection to those who produce creative work.
How much of a piece of material is copyrighted is considered fair use?
You may only use a very small amount of work to use in reviews or for a research report.
What is the definition of plagiarism?
Plagiarism is when you use someone else's words or ideas and pass them off as your own.
Name two things that are covered under the copyright law?
Answer could include: Written documents, musical composition, book, picture or other creative work
What is a Public Domain?
Items that are not copyrighted and are free to use without permission by anyone or how ever a person wants.
Where is plagiarism not allowed?
In School, College or beyond.
Who is given copyright abilities?
Authors or creators automatically own the copyright to any work they create.
How could I use a piece of copyrighted material without fear of getting into trouble?
Contact the creator and ask for permission
When taking someone else's information and putting it into your own words you must still list it as?
What is the length of copyright protection for a creator?
The creators lifetime plus 70 years.
What are some examples of fair use?
-Using a piece of work and adding new purpose or making it original, new, or different like a parody
-the work is non-fiction or based on facts
What could happen if you plagiarize?
- could be suspended
-fail the assignment
-In college you could be expelled or kicked out
-make applying for a job difficult in the future
What is is called when I can freely use a piece of copyrighted material?
Fair Use
When using a piece of another person's work for fair use we must put a citation in our work. What is a citation?
A Citation is the way you tell readers that certain materials you used in your work came from another source or creator.
How does plagiarism effect the creator or the person who is being plagiarized from?
- Makes the creator feel violated
-plagiarism effects the author's future use on the same topic
-Plagiarism can cost the creator money
-It is very expensive for the creator to fight plagiarism in court