What is a copyright?

© It’s when you copy something that you’re not

supposed to copy.

When a work is copyrighted?

© It is illegal to copyright other weightings because the

writer or artist has it protected by copyright law.

When is something copyrighted?

© Your work is copyrighted by the law when you create

and original work, it is automatically copyrighted.

When something is copyrighted does it prevent you from

doing something?

© Yes it makes other people not be able to copy your

original work.

Can you use videos and pictures and music while a document

is copyrighted?

© Yes it allows you to still play your videos or add more

to it.

How to get permission to use copyrighter?

© Find out who owns the material you want to use. Many

Web sites have a Terms of Use page that lets you know

who owns the material and what you can and cannot

use from the website.

Steps to use copywriter

Find out who owns the material you want to use.

Wright a letter to the writer asking for permission to

use it.

Cite your source in a footnote, endnote , or credit line.