Understanding Plagiarism, Intellectual Property, Copyright, and Fair Use

Plagiarism = Using someone else's words and ideas without citing them Intellectual property = Creative ideas protected once put into a tangible form Copyright = Way of protecting intellectual property, lasts lifetime+70 years Fair use = Exception to copyright often favoring educational use

Intellectual property = Similar to physical property, can be protected once put into tangible form Copyright = Protection for intellectual property, can be registered but not required Creative commons = License that specifies how intellectual property can be used Plagiarism = Using someone else's ideas without proper acknowledgment

Fair use = An exception to copyright law in certain circumstances Plagiarism = Unauthorized use of someone else's work without giving credit Intellectual property = Creative ideas protected when expressed in a tangible way Copyright = Legal protection for creative works lasting beyond the creator's lifetime