Copyright & Fair Use

What is copyright?

• An evil plan to make research more difficult.
• Legal protection for the creators of works.
• Legal requirements for those who are authors.
• Protections for people who conduct research.

What is fair use?

• The ability to use a portion of a copyrighted material, depending upon intent.
• The ability to use an entire copyrighted material as your own.
• The requirement for all collaborative work in a class.
• The ability of individuals to make similar works without penalty.

How long does copyright last for an individual?

• A lifetime + 70 years
• A lifetime +2x
• Only 14 years
• 14-70 years

What is required before copyrighted materials can be used?

• A permission slip from a parent
• Payment and permission
• A thorough explanation
• Nothing

What is required before works in the public domain can be used?

• Payment and permission
• A conference with the original owner
• Nothing
• A permission slip from a parent

What is the public domain?

• A place where people are put if they violate copyright law.
• A place where you can learn about copyright law.
• Where works go after the copyright has expired and they are free to use.
• The place where all authors must get their ideas.

Which can NOT be copyrighted?

• movies
• books
• ideas
• dances

Which of the following is a violation of copyright law?

• Using a line from an article in a research paper when you have included a citation.
• Using a song from a popular artist on a video you have created.
• Using Beethoven's 5th Symphony in a presentation.
• Making a parody of Yankee Doodle Dandy. 

Which of the following is a copyright is NOT a copyright violation?

• Using music from a popular musician without asking for permission.
• Using images from Google images without proper search parameters.
• Using research from an academic study without citing your source.
• Using a poem you wrote in third grade in your current work.

Why is it important to follow copyright law?

• It is the law and can have legal consequences.
• It is fair for those who created the works.
• It gives credit where credit is due.
• all of these are correct