Plagiarism, Intellectual Property, Piracy Flashcards
The writer copies significant portions of text straight from a single source, without alteration.
Photocopy
How long is the validity period of copyright for photographic work?
50 years from publication
How can you avoid committing plagiarism?
- Paraphrase
- Cite
- Quote
- Cite quotes
- Cite your own work
- Reference
The writer properly quotes and cites sources in some places but goes on to paraphrase other arguments from those sources without citation.
Perfect Crime
Validity period of copyright for sound recording?
50 years from year the recording took place
What is copyright?
Legal term used to describe the rights that creators have over their literary and artistic works
Types of Intellectual Property
Copyright, Patent, Trademark
What is plagiarism?
- a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is being presented as your own work
- taking someone’s words or ideas as if they were your own
What is Trademark Infringement?
The unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or in connection with goods and/or services in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source of the goods and/or services
Validity period of copyright for broadcast recording?
20 years from date of broadcast
How long is the validity period of copyright for literary works?
Lifetime + 50 years AD
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Creative Commons
Although the writer has retained the essential content of the source, he or she has altered the paper’s appearance slightly by changing key words and phrases.
Poor Disguise
The writer turns in another’s work, word-for-word, as their own
Ghost Writer
Validity period for Trademarks?
Valid for 10 years; may be renewed for periods of 10 years