WARNING
JUST BECAUSE YOU WORK OR TEACH AT AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION doesn't mean that you can use and share anything you find.
- Crediting sources isn't a cure to copyright infringement.
- When necessary, obtaining permissions and purchasing licenses to use resources is a legal requirement.
- See the fair use tab and contact the Copyright Officer for help assessing your fair use.
Texas State University Copyright Policy
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Intellectual Property: Ownership and Use of Copyrighted WorksThis policy applies to all uses of copyrighted works, which includes classroom teaching, distance education, musical performances on campus, showing movies on campus, computer software, and library materials.
What about Plagiarism?
Plagiarism and copyright infringement are not the same thing.
Plagiarism is using someone else's work without attribution.
Plagiarism is an ethical concept and may affect your reputation.
For more information about plagiarism and how to avoid it:
Copyright - What is it?
copy∙right \käp‐ē‐rīt\ n the exclusive right to reproduce, publish, sell, or distribute the matter and form of something (as a literary, musical, or artistic work). Merriam‐Webster
Copyright Videos
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Copyright Video PlaylistVideos I've made that help explain copyright and related concepts
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Copyright and the Book: Authors, Publishers and the Public InterestA panel discussion on the need for copyright law reform
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Legal Disclaimer
This guide is designed to share information on copyright and related topics. This guide does not supply legal advice nor is it intended to replace the advice of legal counsel.