The document discusses copyright and how to properly use copyrighted work. It notes that all creative work is protected by copyright by default, even if the copyright symbol is not visible. To use copyrighted work, one must get permission from the owner or properly cite the source. The document encourages readers to respect other people's work, only use content with permission, and to familiarize themselves with copyright law and terms of use policies.

1. Writing Matters
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BY KAYLA WRIGHT
Kayla Wright 5th 3/30/2012

2. Copyrights
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©the exclusive right to make copies, license, and
otherwise exploit a literary, musical, or artistic work,
whether printed, audio, video, etc.
Kayla Wright 5th 3/30/2012

3. Did you know???
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©It is illegal for someone else to use copyrighted work
and pass it off as it was their own
© Material found on the internet is protected by
copyright laws
© Just because you do not see the “©” symbol does not
mean it is not copyrighted
Kayla Wright 5th 3/30/2012

4. Respect
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©Respect other peoples work, you would want the
same
Kayla Wright 5th 3/30/2012

5. How to use Copyrighted Material
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©If you decide to use information for educational
reasons citing the work is a good idea
©You can get permission by emailing or writing a
letter to whom you want to borrow the material from
©Remember you also have to cite or ask permission to
use music and videos
Kayla Wright 5th 3/30/2012

6. Be Informed
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©When looking for contact information on the
internet, there are Terms of Use pages that let you
know who owns the material and how to get in
contact with them
Kayla Wright 5th 3/30/2012

7. Bottom Line
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©DO NOT steal anyone else’s work, just ask or cite the
work
©Be mindful that everything on the internet is
copyrighted and you can be sued for using
information and not giving the owner credit
©Have fun writing
Kayla Wright 5th 3/30/2012

8. Always
Presume
Others' Content
is Copyrighted
Familiarize
yourself with
Click-Wrap
Agreements
Ask
Permission
Keep your
Permission
Requests
Narrow
Don't
Assume
Fair
Use
Remove
Unauthorized
Material
Immediately
Familiarize
yourself with
Clearinghouses
and Collectives
Kayla Wright 5th 8 3/30/2012