2. Respect Other People’s Work
Whenwork is copyrighted, it is illegal for
someone else to pass it off as their own.
3. Things that count as copyright
Evenif you don’t see a copyrighted symbol on it
doesn’t mean it is not protected
4. How to use copyrighted material
Sometimes when you are preparing a report or
presentation, you find a piece of
writing, music, or video clip that perfectly
illustrates your point
5. Exceptions
Even though things are copyrighted doesn’t
necessarily mean you can’t use it
If it is for educational or commercial purposes
you can get permission to use it
6. Find out who owns the material
Many websites have a Terms of Use page that
lets you know who owns the material and what
you can and cannot use from the site
7. How to get in touch with the
owner
Writea letter to the copyright owner and ask
for written permission to use the material
Cite your source in a footnote, endnote, or credit
line
