Task

Go to the following websites, read the articles and find the answers to the questions below.   Type any relevant notes into a Word file.

Copyright Basics            Copyright in a Digital World

10 Big Myths about Copyright Explained

http://www.greyday.org

http://www.soundbyting.com

http://www.wilsonweb.com/articles/webtheft.htm

Questions:

1.    What is the purpose of Copyright?

 

2.    How is a copyright secured?

 

3.    What 3 elements are included in a Copyright Notice?

 

4.    How long does a copyright last?

 

5.    What are the three items required for registration of a copyright?

 

6.    Who is legally entitled to file a copyright application form? (name all 4)

 

7.    Can you use pictures from someone else’s website in your PowerPoint Presentation? Explain your answer.

 

8.    Have your ever produced work that is copyrighted?  Did you include a copyright notice?

 

9.    What is the process to copyright a Webpage?

 

10.           Would a photo copied from a website and then modified be covered by the owner’s copyright or the modifier’s copyright?

 

11.           What is the quantity of multimedia (music or video clips) that a student may use in order to comply with the Fair Use guidelines?

 

12.           BONUS (5 pts):  Will Brad Templeton answer email regarding copyright legal advice?

13.           BONUS (5 pts):  What is the Copyright deposit requirement for Computer Programs?