Thursday, August 12, 2010

Copyright

Can I copy material from the internet for research?

If you use copyright material from the web for research or study you do not infringe copyright provided your use is fair. 

What constitutes fair use?

Fair= a reasonable portion. 
10% of number of pages or one chapter for hard copy information

10% of number of words or one chapter for electronic resources

Can students (university or school) use music in videos they make?

Yes, provided it is for research/study/private use. It should not be intended to be shown outside the classroom.


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