This document discusses respecting copyright and ownership of work. It explains that copyrighted work cannot be passed off as one's own and covers what constitutes copyrighted material even without a symbol. Exceptions for educational or commercial use with permission are outlined. It provides guidance on finding the owner of copyrighted material found online or elsewhere and how to properly request permission to use it, such as with a letter, as well as how to cite sources.

1. Melvin
Johnson
Mrs. Davis
Computer Applications

2. Respect Other People’s Work
 Whenwork is copyrighted, it is illegal for
someone else to pass it off as their own.

3. Things that count as copyright
 Evenif you don’t see a copyrighted symbol on it
doesn’t mean it is not protected

4. How to use copyrighted material
 Sometimes when you are preparing a report or
presentation, you find a piece of writing, music,
or video clip that perfectly illustrates your point

5. Exceptions
 Even though things are copyrighted doesn’t
necessarily mean you can’t use it
 If it is for educational or commercial purposes
you can get permission to use it

6. Find out who owns the material
 Many websites have a Terms of Use page that
lets you know who owns the material and what
you can and cannot use from the site

7. How to get in touch with the
owner
 Writea letter to the copyright owner and ask
for written permission to use the material
 Cite your source in a footnote, endnote, or credit
line