Copyright & plagiarism for students
Copyright & plagiarism for students Copyright infringement Copyright infringement is when an individual, who does not possess the copyright of a work, violates one or more of six rights (reproduction, adaptation, distribution, public performance, public display, digital transmission of sound recordings) of copyright owners. There are three types of copyright infringement: innocent, standard, or willful. Fines from $750 - $250,000. For more information about copyright infringement and what students can do to comply with copyright laws please review the video below. * If you want to download a PowerPoint file for this video, please click here. Plagiarism According to Merriam Webster, plagiarism is defined as: - to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own - to use (another's production) without crediting the sourceintransitive verb - to commit literary theft - to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source
Copyright for teachers
Copyright: Definition According to the U.S. Copyright Office, copyright is "a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution and granted by law for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Copyright covers both published and unpublished works." - Reproduction: Making copies - Adaptation: Changing a work in some way - Distribution: Giving the work to others - Public Performance: Playing/performing a work in front of others - Public Display:Displaying a work for others to view - Digital Transmission of Sound Recordings: Capturing audio files on the internet and burning CDs/file sharing Items in public domain An item is in public domain when it is no longer protected by copyright because of the age of the work (created before January 21, 1923), or it did not meet copyright requirements to begin with. What does copyright protect? What cannot be copyrighted? For more information about copyright, please review the video below.
Students as Creators: Exploring Copyright
Home › Classroom Resources › Lesson Plans Lesson Plan Overview Featured Resources From Theory to Practice This lesson gives students the tools they need to consider the ethical issues surrounding use and ownership of copyrighted materials. This lesson plan was developed as part of a collaborative professional project with the American Library Association Office for Information Technology Policy and the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). back to top "Can I Use It?" Copyright Organizer: Students can use this printout to document resources they may want to use in a project or paper. Fair Use law relaxes restrictions about acceptable use of copyrighted material in student work. Further Reading Hobbs, Renee. Copyright Kids. NCTE Executive Committee, November 2008.
Cite Sources — Plagiarism.org - Best Practices for Ensuring Originality in Written Work
This depends on what type of work you are writing, how you are using the borrowed material, and the expectations of your instructor. First, you have to think about how you want to identify your sources. If your sources are very important to your ideas, you should mention the author and work in a sentence that introduces your citation. If, however, you are only citing the source to make a minor point, you may consider using parenthetical references, footnotes, or endnotes. There are also different forms of citation for different disciplines. Finally, you should always consult your instructor to determine the form of citation appropriate for your paper. In the following sections, we will take you step-by-step through some general guidelines for citing sources. Identifying Sources in the Body of Your Paper The first time you cite a source, it is almost always a good idea to mention its author(s), title, and genre (book, article, or web page, etc.). Quoting Material What is quoting? to
Curriculum: Understanding YouTube & Digital Citizenship – Google in Education
Overview We have devised an interactive curriculum aimed to support teachers of secondary students (approximately ages 13-17). The curriculum helps educate students on topics like: YouTube’s policies How to report content on YouTube How to protect their privacy online How to be responsible YouTube community members How to be responsible digital citizens We hope that students and educators gain useful skills and a holistic understanding about responsible digital citizenship, not only on YouTube, but in all online activity. Lessons in English Below is a list of lessons, and the recommended flow for delivery. Or you can download the Full Teacher's Guide or the Full Set of Slides in PDF. Lessons in Additional Languages Below is a list of lessons and resources in additional languages beyond English: Learn more To learn more visit the Classroom videos page of this website, where you can find links to information on:
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