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Copyright law encourages the progress of our society by protecting original works of authorship yet also allowing exemptions for teaching, scholarship, and research.
To gain a basic understanding of copyright, see our comprehensive overview: UNC's Copyright Guide
If you are writing a paper and concerned about citing your sources and properly acknowledging authorship see UNC's guide about Plagiarism
If you want to know more about the exemptions allowed for Criticism, Comment, Reporting, Teaching, Scholarship, Research, click on the following link: Fair Use. There you will learn how to weigh the four factors: 1) Purpose of your use, 2) Nature of the work, 3) Amount used, and 4) Effect of the use.
Does copyright apply to audio-visual resources? Visit our Images and Sounds Guide
How do you apply fair use exemptions in the face-to-face or virtual classroom? See Classroom Basics
How does copyright protect you when the shoe is on the other foot and you are the author? Explore the flip side of fair use in Know Your Rights as an Author.