MLA and Copyright Infringement

Copyright InfringementCopyright infringement occurs when a copyrighted work is reproduced, distributed, performed, publicly displayed, or made into a derivative work without the permission of the copyright owner.  With the Internet making information, images, videos and music so accessible, copyright infringement is a common occurrence.  Just because something is made public by way of the Internet, does not mean that you can use it without giving credit to author, or asking for permission to use their material.  

Tasks:

1. Complete this worksheet as you work through this module.
2. Learn more about copyright, fair-use, public domain and Creative Commons 
3. Complete Internet Research Vocabulary activity

Resources:
http://www.teachingcopyright.org/
http://creativecommons.org/


MLA Format - Writing Papers:
How many times has your teacher asked you to write an essay for homework?  Has she also asked you to follow certain guidelines when formatting your document?  Did she give you standards for margins, font size, etc.?  Your experiences probably vary depending on the teacher or the class.  However, as you continue your education, you'll find that your high school teachers and college professors will expect you to follow guidelines set forth by the Modern Language Association (MLA) called the MLA Style.

Tasks:

1. Complete this worksheet while working in this module.
2. Read more about MLA Format and how it's used in high school in the Academic Reports Notes 
3. Watch the YouTube Clip: Formatting a MLA Report Using Google Docs