Class 8
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Copy 8 copyright from Class folder to your Groups (shared) folder

Class 8 Outline

Homework

Internet Ethics Part 1: Copyright and Intellectual Property

GUEST SPEAKER PRESENTATION Take notes on the doc provided in 8copyright

Links for today's presentation:

Takedown Notices: First, Second, Third

U.S. Copyright Office FAQ:  http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/

Trinity University's Appropriate Use Policy for Students:  http://iraa.trinity.edu/iraa/x118.xml

How to remove questionable file-sharing software from your computer:  http://iraa.trinity.edu/iraa/x540.xml

Fifty-seven resources for LEGAL file downloading:  http://www.educause.edu/Resources/Browse/LegalDownloading/33381

The 'Fair Use' Rule:  When Use of Copyrighted Material is Acceptable:  http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-30100.html 

The Creative Commons
   
http://creativecommons.org
    Public Knowledge
   
http://www.publicknowledge.org/
    Copyright FAQ
   
http://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/
    The "Fair Use" defence provided by Title 17
   
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/article-30100.htm
    Federal Copyright Statutes (Title 17, U.S.C.)
   
http://www.copyright.gov/title17/

Homework:
 
Blog Assignment - Copyright and Creative Commons

First:

a. Make a fairly extensive (150-200 words), thoughtful and well-informed entry on your Blog discussing something new you learned in the copyright presentation today. Pick an issue related to copyright and briefly give both sides of the issue. Tell where you stand and why. Then, in conclusion . . . .

b. Take this Copyright Quiz. Tell which question's correct answer you thought was the most surprising.

Then:

 

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