A simple definition of copyright is that it is a bunch of rights in certain creative works such as text, artistic works, music, computer programs, sound recordings and films.
The rights are granted exclusively to the copyright owner to reproduce the material, and for some material, the right to perform or show the work to the public.
Copyright owners can prevent others from reproducing [copying] or communicating their work without their permission or may sell these rights to someone else.
Smartcopying, National Copyright Unit, Copyright Advisory Groups (Schools and TAFEs). Reproduced under a CC-BY 4.0 licence
Use the links below to see why copyright, avoiding plagiarism and referencing need to be taken seriously and how to be compliant.
Students and Copyright - Smartcopying : Offical guide to copyright issues for Australian schools and TAFEs
*Staff can refer to the Copyright Portal on the KanBe Hub for more detailed information*
Click the links below for suggested websites for finding sound and music for educational use.
Always check the terms and conditions of each site for copyright and attribution requirements.
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