The document outlines key aspects of copyright law, including its automatic protection for creators lasting 70 years posthumously, the concept of fair use for educational purposes, and the public domain. It also highlights Creative Commons as a way to provide more options for educators and students regarding the use of materials. Additional resources and links for further information on copyright laws are provided.

1. G. Pomeroy

2. Many are expressing frustration
and confusion regarding copyright
law.
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3. Copyright
 Protects the author, artist, musician.
 Is automatic when the work is created.
 Lasts 70 years after the death of said
author, artist, musician.
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hotostream/

4. Fair Use
 Allows teachers & students to use small
portions of a work under certain conditions.
 It must be for educational, nonprofit use.
 A good guideline for music is 30 seconds of a
song.
 It must be less than 10% of the total work.
 Your use of the material cannot adversely
effect the artist’s ability to future profits.
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imago/3299054760/sizes/m/in/photostream/

5. Public Domain
 Books, music, art that is in the public
domain is free to use.
 It consists of material that is not
copyrighted or the copyright has run
out.
 A good guideline is if the work was
published in the United States prior
to 1923.
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6. Creative Commons
 Offers teachers and students more options.
 Contributors post material with 11 options for
use.
 Many allow use of the original or to remix & alter
just check the terms.
 It’s easy to contact the contributor to ask for
permission if unsure of the terms.
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7. Photo Credits
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/smemon/5635400338/sizes/l/in/photo
stream/
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/dorkmaster/20380969/sizes/m/in/phot
ostream/
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/nostri-
imago/3299054760/sizes/m/in/photostream/
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/afagen/2281024836/sizes/m/in/photostr
eam/
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/giuli-
o/3421327165/sizes/m/in/photostream
Works Cited
http://www.copyright.gov/
http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/copyright/publicdomain.html
http://acacomputerlab.com/grade5.aspx