Intellectual Property
"Module"

Intellectual Property (Module replacement)
(Assignment for Issues Session)

Objective

This module will instruct the candidate on the basics of copyright law, fair use, and the copyright/licensing issues involved in using a wide variety of materials protected by copyright in general situations. By the end of this module, the candidate will:Increase knowledge and understanding of copyright and licensing issues; and know what it means that someone owns the copyright to a creative work.

• • Learn more why copyright law exists.

  • Know how to resolve basic copyright/licensing questions and when, and who to ask for more help.

  • Realize and respect the ethical/moral aspects involved in using materials protected by copyright.

  • Be able to successfully answer a variety of basic copyright questions.

Procedure

The candidate will:

• • review the items (linked) listed under the Content section.

  • take the online copyright test listed under the Assessment section.

  • review the items listed under the Resources section for further reference.

Content

• Copyright on Campus

• Copyright Basics for Teachers

• Copyright Basics with Jim the Librarian

Assessment

Complete the following Intellectual Property Assessment.

Intellectual Property Assessment (Copyright Quiz)

Resources

• • Intellectual Property Committee at UNC Asheville

  • The UNC Policy Manual - Chapter 500.2: Patent and Copyright Policies

  • United States Copyright Office