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Before you start

STEP 1: STARTING OUT

STEP 2: FINDING

STEP 3: EVALUATE

STEP 4: LEGAL USE

- Plagiarism

What is it?

What is a paper mill?

Consequences

Detection tools

- Copyright

SA copyright law

What is it?

Get legitimate exemption?

Who is the owner?

How long does it last?

Penalties?

Why get permission?

How to get protection?

What is protected?

What is not protected?

Trademark / patent?

Copyright in the Library?

Internet and e-mail?

Text for class arrived late?

Contact for permission?

Practical tips

Own vs others work

- Quizz

STEP 5: COMMUNICATE

What can I do if a text has been ordered for a class but is late in arriving at the bookstore?

You may be able to obtain permission from the copyright owner or publisher to photocopy only a portion of the text whilst you are waiting for the book to arrive. The Publishing Liaison Office at CHEC can assist with this.