Description:

This tutorial will help you understand copyright, fair use, filesharing and the consequences for violating copyright.

Table of Contents:

1. What is copyright?
2. What is copyrighted and what cannot be copyrighted?
3. Who owns copyright and how do you get it?
4. How long does copyright last?
5. Copyright vs. Plagiarism
6. Are there exceptions to copyright laws?
7. Fair Use - What's okay and not okay?
8. Copyright and the Internet
9. What is peer-to-peer filesharing?
10. What are the risks and costs of filesharing?
11. What are Xavier's policies on filesharing?
12. What are the consequences of filesharing?
13. How can I avoid illegal filesharing and its dangers?