Copyright and Fair Use

·       Copyright is the right of a creator to his or her work. It is important that you always give credit to the person whose work you are using. If you want to use a certain song or picture in a presentation, make sure you have permission to do so. It is important to learn Copyright now, so you won't get in trouble later. Copyright can be applied to several works: literary, musical, theatrical, and more! Be careful when you want to use the work of others. Always give credit!

             --This blog offers  definitions and examples that are perfect for students.

             --Rutgers University has this great resource to expand your knowledge about Copyright.

·    Fair Use allows you to use copyrighted material as long as it is used for educational purposes. This is not a license to steal, and it especially does not allow you to plagiarize. Fair use is often applicable in critiques and reviews, because the direct borrowing of one's work is used to achieve a purpose. If you are commenting on the work rather than trying to pass it off as your own, that is considered fair use.

         --Ohio State PressBooks explains Fair Use and debunks myths about it.

         --Here are some common scenarios of Fair Use from California State University