Copyright, Public Domain, and Fair Use

Which of the following definitions best describe copyright? 

• The idea that no one has the right to copy someone's work for any reason. 

• The idea that original works such as art or writing belong to the people that create them. 

• The idea that anyone can freely use someone else's work. 

List an example of something that would have a copyright on it today. 

When a work has no _________ __________ it has entered the public domain. 

• Copyright protection

• artistic value

• Known creator 

Fair use allows you to use portions of copyrighted work for specific uses. 

• True

• False

Why do you think it's important to respect copyright and always be careful to give credit to someone else's work?