Digital Copyright Laws and Plagiarism

Flashcards covering the definitions, rights, and consequences associated with digital copyright and plagiarism based on the lecture notes.

Copyright

Protection for music, videos, books, software, artwork, and other creations from being used without permission.

Purpose of Copyright

Ensures creators can control how their work is used and receive credit or payment for their creations.

Literary works

A category covered by copyright including books, poems, and articles.

Copyrightable Content

Includes music and lyrics, films, computer software and apps, photographs, drawings, graphics, and websites.

Copyright Owner Rights

The ability to make copies, distribute to others, perform publicly, or modify the work.

Permission or License

The requirement anyone must obtain from the owner to use copyrighted work.

Public Domain (Post-Copyright)

The period after copyright duration ends when a work becomes available to be freely used.

Fair Use/Limited Uses

Allowed activities such as using small portions for study, provided credit is given to the original creator.

Plagiarism

The act of copying and submitting without giving proper credit to the original creator.

Examples of Plagiarism

Copying text without citation, using images/videos without acknowledgment, or submitting someone else's project as your own.

Quotation Marks

Punctuation that should be used when employing someone else's exact words.

Paraphrase

Rewriting ideas in your own words while still providing credit to the source.

Consequences of Plagiarism (Legal/Professional)

Includes fines or lawsuits, removal of published material, and loss of credibility or job opportunities.

Consequences of Plagiarism (Academic)

Potential outcomes such as loss of marks, expulsion, and damage to reputation.