Discuss in detail and with some depth the concept of fair use. Link to websites that offer interesting images for use with alternative copyrights. What is creative commons licensing? What other sorts of licensing did you encounter?
What is the concept of "fair use?" The concept of "fair use" involves the illegal use of use of copyrighted material -- thus the enactment of copyright laws. It means that one may not use materials created by others without the permission of the owner. From what I read there are three areas of concern. The first area -- what is the purpose? and who will benefit from the use of the materials? The second area --what is the nature of the work? Is the material something that can be copyrighted? And thirdly, how much copyright has been put into the work? These are all questions to be considered. I think if one is going to use another person's work then credit should be given. It is just plain and simple.
What is Creative Commons Licensing? This is a license that allows one to use copyrighted material, but with some restrictions. For example, one might be only able to copy and distribute EXACT copies of a copyrighted material, one might be able to use copyrighted materials for non-commercial purposes, or use it in a particular way so that it gives credit to the owner/creator. I believe that it allows for a loophole in the copyrighting law.
Click here for the US Copyright Office - Fair Use Website.
Click here for A Teacher's Guide to Fair Use andCopyright.
Click here to go to the Creative Commons License Website.
These websites give great explanations, attention and detail to the above topic regarding copyrighting issues.
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