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There are four conditions which must be considered before using a copyrighted work in the classroom. For instance, if the work is in the public domain, meaning it belongs to the public as a whole, it may be used with no restrictions on copying or distributing. Gaining permission of the copyright holder or using a work that's legally exempt of copyright protection (such as a parody) are other considerations. The last condition, fair use, is dependent upon four standards, of which each of the following criteria must be met or it can't be used:
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The Four Use Factors of Fair Use:
- Purpose of use- allowed to copy & use selections of copyrighted material if made spontaneously and temporarily
- Nature of work- copying paragraphs is allowed, copying chapters is not
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Image Credit: Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, FSA-OWI Collection, [reproduction number, LC-USW361-833]
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- Proportion of material used- copying short sections which don’t reflect the “essence” of the total work is allowed
- Effect on marketability- copying is allowed if it doesn’t affect the sale of the copyrighted work
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