Is it more of a science or an art to not copy people. On one hand you do want to give credit to people who found cutting edge ideas, But on the other hand, you can't write a book and quote every single thing you ever learned cause chances are 90% of it is not going to COMPLETELY original. It may be common knowledge tidbits you pick here or two different original ideas you put together. Very little is black and white to me. It seems like there is a lot of gray area. Or have people figured this out and I just don't know?
2006-09-13 19:02:44 · 9 answers · asked by Ilooklikemyavatar..exactly 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
You don't copy things directly from other sources. Copyright only covers the actual text - not the ideas.
2006-09-13 19:05:30 · answer #1 · answered by JerH1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a English expert but from experience you write quotes to back up what your trying to get across/ key points. In other words you are making a statement and your verifying through the quotes why you believe the statement is correct/the way you want others to believe. Now, there is always two sides to every story, so, just wait for a paper that you totally believe in and you have to write it as if you totally hate the idea( or the other way around.)
The art of putting quotes in a paper is to back up information. Too many quotes can look gaudy. Too little quotes may not prove your statement.
I won't worry about putting quotes in a paper as long as you cite your source(s). I definitely wouldn't worry about copyright infringement unless your publishing the paper, then, the law/ enforcement could have some issues with you.
2006-09-13 21:20:02 · answer #2 · answered by beaver_dam_man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically you can't copyright an idea, but the presentation and packaging of that idea. When people write books, they research and get ideas from other sources. What they do is not copy the sources but get all the requred information and incorparate with all the other sources. If you want to quote a source verbatim then you have to quote the source as well. Not doing so leads to copyright infringement. Also you need the permission of the copyright owner of the source to publish it. For the specifics you would really want to contact a lawyer.
2006-09-14 09:53:10 · answer #3 · answered by hackmaster_sk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Step 1: Get up from your position on the couch
Step 2: Go to your kitchen
Step 3: Take out assorted corn syrup infested snacks and sugar/or alcohol laden liquids
Step 4: Return to your position on the couch
Step 5: Proceed watching the vast selection of reruns currently available thereby not risking the possibility of copying anyone elses ideas
2006-09-14 05:27:38 · answer #4 · answered by legoyoego 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Library of Congress Internet site, www.loc.gov may take you there. Copyright laws are discussed. Intellectual property as it is called is often another man's bread and butter. Disputes regarding fair use must be lawfully resolved.
2006-09-14 12:58:28 · answer #5 · answered by THE BLACK PHOENIX 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A copyright holder can stop you from using "derivative works based on copyrighted material"; but I'm sure "derivative" is open to interpretation.
Plus, you can't copyright an idea.
http://www.techlawjournal.com/glossary/legal/infringement.asp
2006-09-13 19:09:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all up to the judge. It's all subjective. You just take a calculated risk.
2006-09-13 19:05:37 · answer #7 · answered by kickbutt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You answered that question yourself. Next step would probably be to bring it to your Internet provider and then sue.
2016-03-27 00:44:14 · answer #8 · answered by Martha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a copywright lawyer.
2006-09-13 19:06:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋