Copyright and Plagiarism
Definitions: Work alone or in pairs to define the terms in these questions. Use the sites below to find the correct answers. Please explain your answers in full detail. If you use your own works in the answer, simply give the URL (web address) for today. If you cut and paste or use exact words from the website, use quotation marks and give the URL.
You have my permission to copy the questions into a Word document where you should type in your answers. Save that document with a file name that includes your name(s) and grade level. Example: cpdef_8joeandsue.doc. Put that file in your documents folder until you are done adding to it. Then send it electronically to my drop box.
Task 1:
1. What is copyright?
2. Do copyright laws/rules apply on the Internet?
3. Can a kid hold a copyright?
4. Are copyright laws the same around the world?
5. Does there need to be a copyright notice for something to be protected?
6. How are trademarks and patents related to copyright?
7. What is plagiarism?
8. How does plagiarism relate to copyright?
9. What is cryptomnesia?
Task 2: Visit Copyright Bay and take the tour. http://www.stfrancis.edu/cid/copyrightbay/
You might also look on these sites to find more information:
Task 3: Read through all the links about copying on the B4U Copy site http://www.b4ucopy.com. Read the sections called "Know the Risks," "Keep it Legal," and "Protect Your Personal Space." When you finish reading these sections; take the quiz to see how much you learned.
Task 4: How Stuff Works - DMR http://computer.howstuffworks.com/drm.htm. Read through this site about DMR. It should explain how the codes are and will be imbedded in your media.
Helpful Links:
US Copyright Office
http://www.copyright.gov/
Copyright Kids - easy language
http://www.copyrightkids.org/
Teach Digital Curriculum by Wesley Fryer
http://teachdigital.pbwiki.com/copyright
What is Copyright Protection?
http://www.whatiscopyright.org/
Wikipedia
Always double check the information you get on Wikipedia.
http://en.wikipedia.org
Copyright Myths
http://www.templetons.com/brad/copymyths.html
JAM - ASCAP's - (this site has a music orientation)
http://www.ascap.com/jam/copyright.html