Resources discussed in class
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A Framework for Analyzing any U.S. Copyright ProblemFive questions for analyzing any U.S. Copyright problem. 1) Is the work protected by Copyright? (mine, someone else's, or is it in the Public Domain?) 2) Is there a specific exemption in copyright law that covers my use? 3) Is there a license that covers my use? (licensed resources, Creative Commons license) 4) Is my use covered by Fair Use? 5) Do I need to obtain permission from the copyright owner for my use?
Staying Organized: When writing a journal article it is important to keep track of your sources so that you can properly cite quotes and ideas belonging to others. Likewise, it is important to keep track visuals works - and their Terms of Use - for your digital story. A simple spreadsheet or GoogleSheet such as this example may be helpful.
Essential Foundations of OER: Open Licensing. "Get Creative: On the origin and adventures of the Creative Commons licensing project"
Intro to Copyright, Creative Commons, Public Domain etc.
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Copyright Basics (12 pages)Copyright basics from the U.S. Copyright Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions about CopyrightInformation from the U.S. Copyright Office.
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What are Creative Commons Licenses?Creative Commons licenses allow authors to tell others that "Some Rights Reserved," which allows (with attribution) users to distribute and share their works, sometimes modify them, and sometimes for commercial gain. ATTRIBUTION IS REQUIRED.
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Best practices for attribution of Creative Commons Licensed works (in specific media)Learn how to attribute Creative Commons' licensed work in specific media.
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Attributing Works with Creative Commons licensesFour elements "TASL" are required for attribution: Title, Author, Source, License.