Copyright Basics

Grades 9-12

Copyright and Fair Use

What is “intellectual property?” Ideas and creative works

What is “copyright?” Ideas and creative works in tangible form (recorded)

What is “fair use?” Special conditions under which I may use copyrighted

material Permission to exceed the fair use limitations

What does it mean to “cite” my sources? Give credit to someone else for their work

Fair Use Guidelines

Follow the “fair use” guidelines Know the limits for using

copyrighted material Follow additional guidelines for

Multimedia projects Cite your sources

Requesting Permission

When is permission needed from an author?When fair use limits are exceeded

How is permission obtained for use of copyrighted materials?Permission Samples

Researching Use data-gathering strategies

Summarizing Paraphrasing Comparing Quoting Recording sources

Compile a Works Cited Page in an approved format using the MASH Research Guide MLA or APA Works Cited example