Introduction to Copyright

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• General

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• Module Overview

  Welcome to the QMplus Introduction to Copyright module for University staff and students! 
  
  Here you will find information about copyright compliance so that you can be compliant in your work where appropriate. This module is split into 10 sections to ensure that you get a good overview on copyright compliance and the issues surrounding it. 
  
  The module objectives are:
  
  1. To understand copyright and its reach.
  2. To understand how the legislation affects oneself.
  3. To understand the importance of compliance.
  

  
  Below is a video to get you started on the module. Please take the time to watch it in order to familiarise yourself with the module and its aims.
  

• Introduction

  This section aims to:

  • Establish the frequency and type of copyright protected materials you use.
  • Provide an overview of the module.
  • Introduce the topic of copyright compliance.

• WHAT IS COPYRIGHT?
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    What is Copyright? Interactive Content

• PROTECTED WORKS
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    Protected Works Interactive Content

• Creative Commons Licenses
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    CC License Flashcards Interactive Content
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    CC License Drag and Drop Game Interactive Content

• Fair Dealing
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    Fair Dealing Scenarios Interactive Content

• Content Use
  • Please take part in this quiz to test your understanding of copyright infringement!

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    Infringement Quiz Interactive Content

• Fair Dealing, LICENSES, AND USAGE OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTED CONTENT
  • These series of pages are a text form of the concepts introduced to you in the above sections, fair dealing, licenses, and usage. It will give you the information you need on how to properly use copyright protect materials/content, the different licenses you or the university may have, and information on resources available to you as a university staff member should you require it in an easy to access text format.
    

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    Fair Dealing, Licenses, and Usage Moodle Book

• Educational Exceptions
  • This section contains information on the exceptions to copyright that the University is afforded. 

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    Educational Exceptions Interactive Content

• Final Quiz
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    Final Module Quiz Interactive Content

• MODULE FEEDBACK

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• Resources
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    Resources available to use in your work and projects. Interactive Content
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    QMUL Library Services Copyright page URL

    Your question not answered here? Please email library-copyright@qmul.ac.uk
    

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    Reading Lists Online (RLO) URL

    Simplify copyright compliance for your module by setting up a reading list.

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    QMUL Scanning Service URL

    QMUL staff may request scans of material from the library collection for module reading lists or QMplus module pages.
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    Copyright Reporting Coversheet File

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