Copyright & Fair Use
Finding & Reusing/Remixing Images Ethically & Legally
What is Copyright?
Copyright is the legal protection given to authors/creators by the government. It means that original works (including written works, music, images, and videos) cannot be copied, distributed, performed, displayed or modified without the the creators permission.
Basic Citation Format for Images found on a website: 
"Image Title." Image. Name of the Website. Date the image was posted. URL. Accessed on Day Month Year you accessed the website.
How do I cite a Website or a webpage?
Common elements needed: 
Purdue OWL: Citation electronic sources
Refer to the Purdue OWL MLA citation guide for specific variations on how to cite a website, webpage, an image or an article within a web magazine.
When do we give credit?
The key to avoiding plagiarism is to make sure you give credit where it is due. This may be credit for something somebody said, wrote, emailed, drew, or implied. Many professional organizations, including the Modern Language Association (MLA) and the American Psychological Association (APA), have lengthy guidelines for citing sources. However, students are often so busy trying to learn the rules of format and style that they sometimes forget exactly what needs to be credited. Here, then, is a brief list of what needs to be credited or documented:
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Direct Quotations & Paraphrased Ideas |
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Information gained from Someone Else |
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Visual Information |
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Reused or Reposted Electronically-available Media |
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Bottom line, document any words, ideas, or other productions that originate somewhere outside of you.
Directions: View the video, read the definition, and learn about copyright and giving credit.
Discuss: