Definitions

Copyright: the unauthorized use of copyrighted material in a manner that violates the owener's rights, such as the right to reproduce. Copyright infringement is against the law.

Plagiarism: the use of another's information, language, or writing when done without proper acknowledgment of the original source.

Fair Use: is the legal area that refers to the exceptions to the rights of copyright holders and allows for limited use of the copyrighted material.

Definition Credit: https://www.plagiarismtoday.com/2005/10/06/copyright-infringement-plagiarism-and-fair-use/

Photo Credit: https://www.slideshare.net/heinrichbob/copyright-and-fair-use-in-the-classroom-for-impact-grant

Click on the video below to see a more detailed description of each term and how it affects research you may be conducting.

Resources for how to Cite Sources and to avoid Plagiarism:

Purdue University Online Writing Lab: This is a great resource for how to cite sources within research papers.

   https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/

How to Cite Sources in APA Format:

    https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-cite-sources-in-apa-format-2794852

Easy Bib using MLA Citations

    http://www.easybib.com/guides/citation-guides/mla-format/how-to-cite-a-website-mla/