topic 4 ethics Flashcards
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what is the merriam webster online dictionary say plagerism is?
to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one’s own
to use (another’s production) without crediting the source
to commit literary theft
to present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source
what are 6 ways of plagerism?
turning in someone else’s work as your own
copying words or ideas from someone else without giving credit
failing to put a quotation in quotation marks
giving incorrect information about the source of a quotation
changing words but copying the sentence structure of a source without giving credit
copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of your work, whether you give credit or not (see our section on “fair use” rules)
how can most cases of plagerism be avoided?
Most cases of plagiarism can be avoided, however, by citing sources. Simply acknowledging that certain material has been borrowed and providing your audience with the information necessary to find that source is usually enough to prevent plagiarism
is it copyright to use images, videos or music?
Using an image, video or piece of music in a work you have produced without receiving proper permission or providing appropriate citation is plagiarism.
what is the legality of copyright in situations dependent on?
The legality of these situations, and others, would be dependent upon the intent and context within which they are produced.
what is the safest way to prevent copyright in media ?
the two safest approaches to take in regards to these situations is: 1) Avoid them altogether or 2) Confirm the works’ usage permissions and cite them properly.
how can you prevent plagerism when planning your paper?
consult the instructor if you cannot find the answers online. you can also check the guidelines for citing sources properly. if you know you are going to use other sources of information, you need to plan how you are going to include them. you need a balance between your own ideas and the ideas of others. take effective notes which are organised and have sources will be useful. different colour pens for when ideas are your own and when ideas are others
how can you prevent plagerism when writing your paper?
when in doubt, cite your sources. you need to make it clear who said what so there needs to be no ambigueity in your phrasing which could disguise the real source of an idea. you need to know how to paraphrase .
how do you properly paraphrase?
You must change both the words and the sentence structure of the original, without changing the content. Also, you should keep in mind that paraphrased passages still require citation because the ideas came from another source, even though you are putting them in your own words.
how does citation stregthen your arguement?
showing that you are not just copying other ideas but are processing and adding to them,
lending outside support to the ideas that are completely yours, and
highlighting the originality of your ideas by making clear distinctions between them and ideas you have gotten elsewhere
how long does it take to register a trade mark?
4 months
how long does it take to register a design?
3 weeks
how long does it take to copyright your work?
instantaneous
how long does it take to patent an invention?
around 5 years
what does copyright do?
Copyright protects your work and stops others from using it without your permission.
how does copyright protect your work
copying your work
distributing copies of it, whether free of charge or for sale
renting or lending copies of your work
performing, showing or playing your work in public
making an adaptation of your work
putting it on the internet
how long does copyright last for in most countries?
it lasts for a mininum of life+ 50 years for most types of written, dramatic and artistic works and at least 25 years for photographs
is copyright protected overseas
Your work could be protected by copyright in other countries through international agreements, for example the Berne Convention.
how long is the shape and configuration protected on an unregistered design?
in the uk the shape and configuration of 3 dimensional obiects is automatically protected in the uk for whichever ends first:
10 years after it was first sold or 15 years after it was created
you must allow someone to use it if they ask in the last 5 years which is known as the license of right
how long is the appearance protected on an unregistered design?
the appearance of a product is protected in the uk for 3 years from the date you make your design public
what do you need to make sure that your design is protected when it is unregistered?
you will need proof of when you created a design if you want to prove your right. this could be getting signed and dated copies of your design drawingsor photos certified and kept by a solicitor
what does a design registration do?
design registration helps protect the appearance of a product, such as its shape or pattern. it makes it easier to prove that the design is legally yours and when you created.
how long does a design registration work?
it lasts for 5 years and you must renew your design registration every 5 years to keep it protected with a max of 25 years
what can you register for design protection?
the design must be new and you can register a design which includes one or more of the following:
-physical shape, configuration, decoration or colour and patter
