learn+about+copyright+law

COPYRIGHT LAW 1) What is [|copyright]?

It is a legal device that protects the creators work from being written over again and getting credit for it. 2) What types of [|materials and items]would be protected under the copyright law? Literary works, Musical and dramatic works, picture works, and sound recordings3) What types of [|materials and items]would NOT be protected under the copyright law?
 * Ideas, facts, titles, names, and short phrases **

4) What are the [|possible penalties]for violating copyright law? (Read over number 7, 8 and 9 to find the answer)
 * You could get sued, fined and possible be put in the slammer, and stuff like that.**

**our custom designed helement is copyrighted** Fair Use Research

1) What does it mean when something can be used under the [|Fair Use Law]?
 * It is only ok for educational purposes**

2) How do you know if your use of copyrighted material is [|fzzzzzze]?

If its school related, so that YOU CAN MAKE COPIES

3) What tips should always be followed when [|using information found on the internet]?

Always credit the author or publisher and put were you found the information from Getting Permission

1) What are a student’s guidelines for using information from the internet in a **school related publication** or **[|multimeia presentation]**? 2) When should you [|get permission]to use copyrighted material? __//**Ever told your child, We'll do it tomorrow?**//__ __//**And in your haste, Not see his sorrow?**//__ __//**Ever lost touch, Let a good friendship die**//__ __//**Cause you never had time To call and say,"Hi"**//__
 * Students can incorporate portions of copyrighted materials when producing a project **
 * When you intend to use the project for commercial or non-educational purposes, and when you plan to distribute the project beyond the scope of the guidelines **

__// this is a quote and it is ok to use it for educational purposes //__