Cut and Paste – Is it stealing?
Sound kind of harsh? It may be but it is also a good question you should ask when using the Internet to get material for a school project.
Whenever someone creates something on the web the person that creates the thing owns it until he/she sells it or gives it away. They are protected by laws called copyright laws. That literally means who can rightfully copy the thing.
Whenever you copy and paste anything from the Internet you should ask yourself if you have the right to copy it.
How do you find out if you have the right?
First, look for permission. It is usually clearly stated. Otherwise, look for parts of the site that mention Privacy or Terms of Use. There’s a lot of lawyer language here. Ask the teacher or librarian for help if you need.
What if you can’t find out?
If you can’t find permission you should assume you need to get it.
How do you get permission?
To get permission you have to ask either the person who created it or the publisher/web master who put it on the Internet. There will be a Contact Us link on the site. Please ask the teacher for help on getting permission.
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