This document discusses copyright and related topics such as fair use, plagiarism, and creative commons licenses. It defines copyright as protection for original creative works both published and unpublished. The author explains how to obtain a copyright, including using a copyright notice and filing with the U.S. Copyright Office. Creative Commons licenses are introduced as a way for authors to specify how others can use their work. Fair use and public domain works are also outlined, along with the consequences of plagiarism for students and professionals.

1. Copyright in a Digital AgeHigh SchoolEditionJohn Gyory

2. Copyright in a Digital AgeCopyrightHow to copyright your workCreative CommonsFair UseFree usePlagiarismHow to avoid PlagiarismConsequences of a Violation

3. CopyrightProtection of a tangible or digital form of expression(i.emovie, play script, audio recording, photographs…)Published or unpublishedExclusive right for author to:ReproduceAdaptDistributePerform and display the work publiclyAuthor can grant permission or licenses for others to useCopyrights expire 50 years after the authors death.You should always ask permission to use someone’s work

4. How to Copyright your work:The work must first be created and made in tangible or digital formMust be able to see, hear, or touch itPlace a copyright notice on the work & mail it :Copyright © (first date of creation)(date of any revision) (name of owner)Copyright © 1996, 2010 Billy BobCopyright your work Online!Fill out & submit a U.S Copyright eCO (electronic copyright) Formhttp://www.copyright.gov/eco/Free online Copyrightinghttp://www.myfreecopyright.com/

5. Creative Commons LicenseA separate license in addition to your copyrightSimple way to grant copyright permissions to creative workAllows anyone to copy, distribute, edit, remix, and built upon your workYou can specify commercial or non-commercial useApply for a Creative Commons License to share your work!http://creativecommons.org/licenses/

6. Fair Use A flexible limitation to copyright laws for non-commercial and educational useFair use must be reasonably done with balanceAllows copyright material to be used unlicensed for:Commentary, criticism, news reportingTeaching, research, library archivingYou must ask yourself about how you are using this copyrighted work the purpose and character of the usethe nature of the copyrighted workthe amount and substantiality of the portion usedthe effect of the use on the commercial market for the original

7. Fair UseIf possible permission should still be asked first before usingThe work you used should still be cited in your workFair use also covers transformative and remixed workYou can adapt other works You can combine multiple works togetherThe supreme court states that fair use is :“…the guarantee of breathing space for new expression within the confines of Copyright law."

8. Free UseAfter a copyright expires, it becomes Public Domain.Public Domain is free to use with no license or need to cite.There are other things that can be used with our a license:Anything created by the Federal GovernmentBuildings in the public areaVideo tapping people in public areas

9. Plagiarism The act of using some one else’s work and not giving them creditThis is considered fraud and stealing of intellectual propertyHow to avoid Plagiarism: If you are referencing or using anyone’s workCheck the type of copyright license they own for that workIf under copyright and when possible, ask permission to useCite and reference the source so your audience can find the original

10. PlagiarismConsequences of plagiarism in schoolFailed gradesSuspension/expulsionDegrees can be revokedConsequences of plagiarism in work and lifeLoss of trust and credibilityLoss of employmentLack of knowledge on the subject by copying workPotential to be sued and pay large fines

11. References"About The Licenses." Creative Commons. Web. 07 Feb. 2011. <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/>. "Fair Use: Remix Culture, Mashups, and Copyright | Teaching Copyright." Welcome | Teaching Copyright. Web. 07 Feb. 2011. <http://www.teachingcopyright.org/curriculum/hs/3>. "Fair Use." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 07 Feb. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use>. Jaszi, Peter. "“Yes, You Can!” –Where You Don’t Even Need ‘fair Use’." Center for Social Media. Web. 07 Feb. 2011. <http://www.centerforsocialmedia.org/>. Ko, Susan. Teaching Online A Practical Guide.Routledge, 2010. Print.