This short reading is accompanied with podcasts that discuss the ways in which someone can decide if they are following copyright laws or using the practice known as fair use. By following these steps someone can be more sure that they are not in violation of any unfair use.
My Response:
I was held under the common misconception that unfair use of content that was protected by copyrights was not necessarily corrupt or immoral because so many people do it. However, now that I am beginning to realize the consequences for something as simple as illegally downloading a few songs off of the Internet I am much more likely to determine if what I am doing is considered fair use. The procedure of the four-part test which helps determine if the use of protected material is fair use is extremely helpful and will come in handy when completing future projects for school and possibly work. Step 1, determining the purpose of use for the copy, step 2, determining the nature of the copied work, step 3, how much of the work are you using, and step 4, what is the effect of the copy on the original work. This is the most reliable way to self-check if you are within fair use guidelines.
Questions I am Left With:
I just wonder if there is more of a formal way to check if using content is fair use? Specifically for class work, how can we be sure that we are not violating copyrights when using content for projects? Teachers are given leeway for using content in classrooms, but are students given this same leeway?
My Response:
I was held under the common misconception that unfair use of content that was protected by copyrights was not necessarily corrupt or immoral because so many people do it. However, now that I am beginning to realize the consequences for something as simple as illegally downloading a few songs off of the Internet I am much more likely to determine if what I am doing is considered fair use. The procedure of the four-part test which helps determine if the use of protected material is fair use is extremely helpful and will come in handy when completing future projects for school and possibly work. Step 1, determining the purpose of use for the copy, step 2, determining the nature of the copied work, step 3, how much of the work are you using, and step 4, what is the effect of the copy on the original work. This is the most reliable way to self-check if you are within fair use guidelines.
Questions I am Left With:
I just wonder if there is more of a formal way to check if using content is fair use? Specifically for class work, how can we be sure that we are not violating copyrights when using content for projects? Teachers are given leeway for using content in classrooms, but are students given this same leeway?