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Copyright Law

Copyright Law

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Journalism

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9th - 12th Grade

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JEWELS DAWSON

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30 Slides • 21 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Why is understanding copyright law important for high school student journalists?

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It helps them avoid plagiarism and legal issues.

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It allows them to publish any content without restrictions.

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It is only relevant for professional journalists.

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It makes their articles more popular.

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Multiple Choice

Which organization provides free legal help and information on media law issues to student journalists and their advisers?

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Student Press Law Center

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American Civil Liberties Union

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National Press Club

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Journalism Education Association

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Open Ended

What is copyright?

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Multiple Choice

Copyright protects property such as books and music in a similar way to how laws protect physical property like a car. Which of the following is NOT protected by copyright?

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A novel

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A musical composition

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A car

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A painting

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Multiple Select

Which of the following rights are protected by a copyright?

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Reproduction

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Adaptation

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Distribution

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Ownership of physical objects

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The copyright of the cover art from Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 Born in the USA album is just one of several associated with the

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work.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of copyright as recognized in the U.S. Constitution?

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Encourage progress through advancement of arts & sciences

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Reward creative efforts

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Promote societal knowledge

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Increase government revenue

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Multiple Select

Select all that are considered types of intellectual property from the following list.

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Copyright

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Patent

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Trademark

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Plagiarism

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Copyright and

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are both forms of intellectual property protection, but they serve different purposes.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following brands is an example of a trademark?

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Nike

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Mouse-a-Matic

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U.S. Constitution

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Arts & Sciences

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Open Ended

Describe the difference between copyright and trademark, using examples from well-known brands.

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Multiple Choice

What is the key test used to determine trademark infringement?

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Originality

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Likelihood of consumer confusion

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Minimal creativity

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Fixation

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Open Ended

Explain the difference between copyright infringement and plagiarism.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are requirements for a work to be copyrighted?

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Originality

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Minimal Creativity

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Fixation

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Public Availability

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Copyright law protects material on the

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Multiple Select

Which of the following can be protected by copyright?

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Photos

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Stories

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Ideas

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Cartoons

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT prohibited by copyright law?

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Facts

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Original literary works

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Artistic creations

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Musical compositions

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Multiple Choice

According to copyright law, which types of government records are generally not prohibited from use?

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Most federal government records and some state and local government records

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All government records

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Only federal government records

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Only local government records

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Copyright does not prohibit use of odds and ends such as

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, slogans, and short phrases.

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Multiple Select

Which of the following items are examples of things copyright does NOT prohibit the use of?

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Titles

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Lists of ingredients

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Familiar symbols

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All of the above

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Copyright does not prohibit use of works whose copyright has

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