Copyright and Fair Use in Academic Writing
- Always cite your sources using the correct citation formats, and give credit to the original author
- Quote verbatim only when the exact words are necessary.
- Paraphrase and summarize instead of quoting verbatim.
- Get Permission. Whenever you are not sure if you can use the material verbatim, then get permission from the copyright owner.
How to Get more Information about Copyright and Fair Use
- The U.S. Copyright Office website
www.copyright.gov - Librarians at University Libraries