What is Copyright?

This page contains a selection of resources that explain the basics of copyright and fair use. The resources contain useful information for students as well as teachers. (Please see the About Page for an explanation of the website.)

CREATIVE COMMONS

The Philosophy

FAIR USE

PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS

Where might I ever use the knowledge I gain from browsing this website? What are the specific ways in which licenses work? Where can I find works in the public domain? If you find yourself asking such questions, this section should help you start exploring the answers.

Copyright and YouTube

You can visit this blog post for a discussion of the TED talk to the right.

Using Digital Content:

Licenses and Search Engines that Specify Licenses:

Test Yourself!