UNDERSTANDING HOW TO USE THEM

ALEXANDER HAWKINS

Copy Rights

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Copy Rights

© -Means it’s illegal for someone else to use your ideas or inventions and pass it on as there on ideas.

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What happens when I create an original work?

©-It is automatically copyrighted, even if you don’t see it or know it

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What is copyrighted?

©-Book, Artistic work, and Ideas©-Material found on the internet is also

protected by the same copyright laws.

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How do I get copy rights?

©-Usually you would apply for a copyright notice through the U.S.A Copyright Office.

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How do you use copyrighted material?

©Cite your source in a footnote, endnote, or credit line

©Write a letter the copyright owner, Ask their permission

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Where do I find the copyrighted material

©Most websites have a terms of Use page that allows you to know ©Who owns the material©Lets you Know what you can and cannot use

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Find out who owns the material you want to use.

Write a letter to the copyright owner and ask for written permission to use the material

Cite your source in a footnote, Endnote, or credit line

Rules to using Copyright material