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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

Copyright

How do I get copyright protection for my works?

Copyright protects original works of authorship and it is secured automatically when the work is expressed in some tangible form of expression: e.g. written down, recorded, painted or designed. It is however a good idea to indicate the copyright symbol © or the word Copyright, the year of the first publication and the name of the copyright holder on the original work. Providing contact information where possible will also make it easier for those who want to seek permission to reproduce the work.