"What is copyrighted?"

This section is included since you may want to include copyrighted materials into class projects.

Copyright laws exist to protect the rights of individuals who create original literary and artistic works.

Copyright laws grant copyright owners the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute or perform their work. They may grant those rights to others, if they wish.

* the following information on copyright is merely a guideline and is not intended to cover the topic completely. Do not consider this information as a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a licensed attorney.

Find out how you can protect your work by obtainig copyright through the United States Library of Congress. See their Frequently Asked Questions about obtaining copyright