Plagiarism & Copyright Resources

Creative Commons is a nonprofit organization that develops, supports, and stewards legal and technical infrastructure that maximizes digital creativity, sharing, and innovation." Visit their web site for more information on Creative Commons licensing options to promote open access and the liberal sharing of knowledge and ideas:

1. The purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial natre or is for nonprofit educational purposes.

2. The nature of the copyrighted work.

3. The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relationship to the work as a whole.

4. The effect of the use on the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.