Copyright law protects original creative works such as books, art, and ideas from being used without permission. While a copyright symbol is not required, all original works are automatically copyrighted. Copyrighted material can be used for educational or commercial purposes if the proper rules and attribution are followed, which may require getting direct permission from the copyright owner.

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Copyrights
Copyright law protects a
person’s work
Illegal for people to use
copyrighted work as
their own
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3. Copyright Symbol
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 Original work doesn’t
need a copyright symbol
 Original work
automatically copyrighted
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4. Examples of Work
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 Books
 Artistic works
 Ideas
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5. Can you use copyrighted material?
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 You may use it, if you follow the rules
 Rules depend on whether the purpose is educational or
commercial
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6. How can you use copyrighted material?
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 For a report
 For a presentation
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7. How to get permission to use copyrighted material
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 Find out who owns the material
 Write a letter to the owner, and ask for permission
 Cite your source
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