Copyright


 * Can I use images I locate in a Google search online in a school report?
 * If something is not copyright can I use it without permission?
 * Is there a special permission given to students for school reports?
 * Can I post my report on my blog or webpage from school if it contains a copyright image that gives credit to the author?
 * -Questions written by April Salo on http://lakeviewchristianacademy.wikispaces.com/

1) The answer to the first one depends on the image. Many images are public domain. Most images are copyrighted, however, so the following rules should be used just in case. If one single artist created the image or illustration, a student may not us anymore than five. If it is from a collection of images you may use no more than fifteen.

2) Technically yes, however it is extremely hard to tell whether or not content is copyrighted. Most of the time a copyright claim is not marked at all. The best way to be 10000000000000000000000000000000000% sure is to contact the creator, followed by the The Copyright Office of the Library of Congress.

3) Section 107 of Title 17 gives certain rights to students and teachers. This is called fair use.

4) No. Since a website is out for the public, it is no longer protected by fair use.