Are you working on a project that uses images, sounds, videos, or other media? Do you want to learn more about how to find copyright-free media that you can use in your project? Come to the library on Thursday, December 3 from 4:00 to 4:30 to learn more.
Continue reading >Thursday, October 30, 2014
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This workshop will explain basic copyright as it relates to your project as well as show you how to find free-to-use images and other resources for your project work.
Continue reading >Thursday, November 14, 2013
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Since WPI Interactive Qualifying Projects (IQPs), Major Qualifying Projects (MQPs), theses, and dissertations are now published online and often distributed to a sponsor, you need to pay close attention to copyright law.
Continue reading >Tuesday, October 9, 2012
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The IQP is an extraordinary learning opportunity for WPI students. As part of the learning outcomes, students are expected to “... critically identify, utilize, and properly cite information sources, and integrate information from multiple sources to identify appropriate approaches to addressing the project goals.” With IQPs now available electronically for anyone to view, it is critically important that students understand not only what copyright is, but to use information ethically, whether it be text, images, audio, video, etc. wisely and to know when permissions are needed and when materials are free to use.
Continue reading >Thursday, October 4, 2012
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Have you ever attended a presentation where the presenters included a graphic that was place out of context or without any date or idea where the information came from? This can be frustrating for your audience. So if you borrow images, tables or graphics from websites, articles or reports or documents, be sure to cite the source. Learn how.
Continue reading >Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Discussion about common myths about copyright. Bring your own lunch. Dessert will be provided!
Continue reading >Monday, April 9, 2012
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Copyright & Your WPI Project Wednesday, April 11, 2012 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Library Lab A RefWorks 101 Thursday, April 12, 2012 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Library Lab A
Continue reading >Tuesday, March 27, 2012
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For online projects it is not enough to simply cite your source with a citation; copyright permissions are required for works under copyright protection. This workshop will explain basic copyright as it relates to your project as well as show you how to find free-to-use images and other resources for your project work.
Continue reading >Monday, February 6, 2012
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Sign up now for this week's library workshops: Copyright & Your WPI Project Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 Library Lab A 3:00-4:00 p.m. Since WPI Interactive Qualifying Projects (IQPs), Major Qualifying Projects (MQPs), theses, and dissertations are now published online and often distributed to a sponsor, you need to pay close attention to copyright law. You need to consider such issues as: Can I copy an image from a commercial Web site? May I use a chart or table from an article in my MQP, IQP, thesis or dissertation For online projects it is not enough to simply cite your source with a citation; copyright permissions are required for works under copyright protection. This workshop will explain basic copyright as it relates to your project as well as show you how to find free-to-use images and other resources for your project work.
Continue reading >Monday, September 12, 2011
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Research Workshops offered by WPI librarians this week: Summon, RefWorks, Company Research & 10 Myths About Copyright
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