Social Issues in Media: Intellectual Property Rights

Questions and Answers

What is considered plagiarism?

Using a quote from a book with proper citation

Presenting someone else's ideas as your own without attribution (correct)

Creating a summary of a research paper

Collaborating with a peer on an assignment

Which of the following accurately describes the term 'digital divide'?

The disparity in internet speed across different regions

The variation in the types of digital devices owned by households

The gap between those who have access to modern technology and those who do not (correct)

The difference in online behavior between teenagers and adults

What is the purpose of copyright?

To punish those who infringe on intellectual property

To facilitate the easy sharing of information

To allow others to freely use creative works

To ensure creators can benefit from their work (correct)

Which scenario is an example of 'fair use'?

Using a short excerpt from a film in a classroom presentation Signup and view all the answers

Which form of cyberbullying involves sending harmful or untrue statements about a person?

Denigration Signup and view all the answers

What is the act of creating false results to deceive others called?

Fabrication Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of cyberstalking?

Repeatedly sending threatening messages to an individual Signup and view all the answers

What does a trademark represent?

A registered symbol, word, or phrase for a company or product Signup and view all the answers

Which type of plagiarism involves rewording original text without changing its meaning?

Word-switch Signup and view all the answers

Excessive use of the internet leading to negative daily life effects is termed as what?

Internet Addiction Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Intellectual Property Rights

Protects individual creations like inventions, literary works, and designs
Ensures creators can benefit from their work, promoting innovation and creativity

Copyright

Grants exclusive rights to creators regarding reproduction, distribution, and performance of their works

Trademark

A legally registered symbol, word, or phrase representing a company or product

Infringement

Involves unauthorized making, using, or selling of someone else's work

Fair Use

Permits the limited use of copyrighted material without permission under certain circumstances

Plagiarism

The act of using someone else's work, ideas, or words without proper attribution

Types of Plagiarism

Copy and Paste: Directly copying text from a source
Word-switch: Altering words but maintaining the original ideas
Style: Imitating someone’s writing style without credit
Metaphor: Using someone else's figurative language without acknowledgment
Idea: Presenting another person's concepts as one's own

Fabrication

Involves creating false results, facts, or narratives to mislead others

Falsification

Involves modifying facts or figures to support a predetermined outcome

Digital Age Challenges

Digital Divide: The gap between those with access to modern technology and those without

Internet/Mobile Addiction

Excessive time spent online or on mobile devices, leading to detrimental effects on daily life

Cyberbullying

Digital harassment through platforms such as social media and messaging apps, aimed at harming others

Types of Cyberbullying

Flaming: Sending angry or vulgar messages aimed at individuals or online groups
Harassment: Repeatedly sending offensive messages to an individual
Cyberstalking: Harassment involving threats of harm
Denigration: Spreading harmful or false statements about someone
Masquerade: Pretending to be someone else to negatively portray that person
Outing and Trickery: Sharing sensitive or embarrassing information about a person without consent

Description

This quiz explores the crucial social issues related to media and information use, focusing on intellectual property rights. It covers topics such as copyright, trademarks, and infringement, highlighting the importance of protecting creators' works. Test your knowledge of how these elements affect society and the media landscape.