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=What is Copyright and Citation?= As an educators, we are responsible for the use of information, materials, and multimedia found on the Internet. As such, you must be aware of the concepts and issues related to “Copyright”, and "Citation" so that you can appropriately advocate, model, and teach the safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information, resources, and technologies to prepare your students to be effective global citizens. = =

What is Copyright?
Copyright according to World English Dictionary, is "the legal right granted to an author, a composer, a playwright, a publisher, or a distributor to exclusive publication, production, sale, or distribution of a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work." Unfortunately, many teachers interpret //fair use// as the right to use copyrighted materials as long as their use is limited to educational purposes within the classroom. This is not an appropriate stance and does not model legal and ethical behavior as a professional or global citizen.

Copyrights and Copying Wrongs: A Article on Copyright and Fair Use This article pertaining to copyright law and //fair use// from Educational World provides a wealth of information for any practicing teacher.

What is Citation?
Citation is the mode in which credit is given where credit is due. It is critical to give credit to all work used of which you do not have ownership. There are three main sources of information that you must provide citations. They are the following: direct quotes, paraphrases, and general ideas that you have used. It is important for educators to be above reproach in regards to copyright and citation. With an ever-increasing amount of information, materials, and multimedia available on the internet, you must know how to cite these online resources. MLA and APA are the two main styles of citation. It is wise to familiarize yourself with both style.

MLA: Citation from Purdue writing lab

APA: Citation from Purdue writing lab

=Copyright and Citation Activities=

I. Copyright and Copy Wrongs

 * 1) With your partner, explore the "Copyright and Copy Wrongs" article.
 * 2) Discuss the areas of copyright and citation that you already are familiar with.
 * 3) Discuss the areas of copyright and citation that you found challenging or new.

II. BP Oli Spill" Articles

 * 1) Using both APA and MLA, please create a works cited page that includes the citation of two "BP Oil Spill" video or websites you discovered earlier (see Critical Evaluation of Online Resources)
 * 2) Please refer to the links above to understand the differences of each citation style.
 * 3) Share with your partner the works cited page you created.
 * 4) Discuss the differences you discovered between the two styles.

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Additional resources for copyright and citiation:
Explore Refworks: A useful online citation tool. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =References: = Starr, Linda. The Educator's Guide to Copyright and Fair Use: //Copyrights and Copying Wrongs//. Education World; May, 2010

Image copyright information:
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