Term | Definition |
Copyright | The exclusive legal right to Reproduce, Publish, and Sell a literary, musical, or artistic work
This protection is available to both published and unpublished works. |
What Works are Protected by a Copyright? | Copyright protects "original works of authorship" that are fixed in a tangible form of expression. |
Categories of Copyrighted Works | literary works
musical works and accompanying words
dramatic works -- including music
pantomimed and choreographed works
Pictorial, Graphics and Sculptural Works
motion pictures and audiovisual works
Sound Recordings |
Not Protected by Copyright | Works that lack originality Freeware; US Government works,
Facts,Ideas,processes,methods, and Public Domain |
Public Domain | A creative work that are not protected by copyrighte.
Reasons the work is not protected include:
The author failed to satisfy statutory formalities to perfect the copyright
It is a work of the US Government
The copyright for the work has expired |
Copyright expiration | author's life plus 70 years |
Fair Use | EXCEPTIONS to the Rules for using copyrighted works without gaining permission from the copyright owner |
Allowed Categories of Fair use | Criticism
Comment
News Reporting
Teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use)
Scholarship (aka Studying)
Research |
Fair use is NOT | an infringement of copyright laws |
General Rules of Fair Use | Never the whole work but usually up to 10% of the original work. |
What Should Be Avoided in order to stay within the guidelines of Fair Use? | making copies of works instead of purchasing creative works like books, articles, songs, or movies |
Plagiarism | According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, to plagiarize means to commit literary theft
Plagiarism is an act of FRAUD! |
Examples of plagiarism? | turning in someone else’s work as your own
copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit
failing to put a direct quote in quotation marks “ “ |
Consequences of Plagiarism | Meeting with Mrs. Cook, the Academic Dean at Lawrence School
If plagiarism affects sales of product, may also include legal punishments including fines and jail time. May be considered a misdemeanor or felony depending on severity of action |
How to Avoid Plagiarism | Citing your sources!
Using quotation marks for direct quotes
Always use your own thoughts, opinions, and ideas more in anything you create vs outside sources |