Copyright

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What is copyright?
[|Copyright] protection begins the moment a work is created on paper, even if it is not 'registered'. Just because something is on the internet, doesn't mean it isn't copyright protected. It's always best to ask permission and/or cite literary works, images, and music that you find and use in your own work. This guideline is applicable to both teacher and students as they navigate through the information 'superhighway.' Still confused...try watching the following video on fair use:

Resources
[|US Copyright Office]- anything you ever wanted to know about copyright![|Taking the Mystery Out of Copyright for Students and Teachers] [|10 Big Myths about Copyright Explained] - Quick read to familiarize yourself with common misconceptions about copyright. [|Fair Use]- A site created by Stanford University to describe fair use. [|Copyright for Kids]- Great site for kids to review as they learn the importance of citing information in reports and other student generated works. Also a simple reference for teachers to use and understand.