2. Copyrights
Copyrighting a work
means it makes it illegal
for someone else to use it
and pass it off as their
own.
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3. Respect Other People’s Work
Even if you do not see the copyright
symbol the artist or writer is protected
by copyright law.
Books, artistic works, and ideas are all
copyrighted.
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4. How to get copyrighted
Most authors apply for a copyright
notice through the U.S. Copyright Office.
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5. Can you use copyrighted material?
If you find a piece of writing, music, or
video clip that illustrates your point, and
they’re copyrighted, you may still use
them.
Rules for copyrighted material depend
upon whether the use is educational or
commercial.
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6. How to get permission
Find out who owns the material.
You may check the Terms of Use page to
find out who owns the page.
Write a letter asking for written
permission to use material.
Cite your source.
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