The Writing Toolbox contains resources for class assignments:
information literacy
writing and researching papers
creating annotated bibliographies
avoiding grammar, spelling and punctuation errors
revising, editing and proofreading
recognizing plagiarism
copyright and fair use
evaluating websites
how to read a book
writing English as a second language
and more
Understanding Copyright & Fair Use
In the emergent digital participatory culture with easy access to copyrighted materials, students need to understand copyright and fair use policy when they create their own media content.
When and how can you use a video clip from YouTube or a scene from a Hollywood movie or an image from an ad or a verse from a popular song? Where can you post or distribute your creative work?
Check out these resources to help determine how copyright and fair use apply to student-created work:
