Copyright
Copyright is protection given to the creator of an original work. What that means is that, as the author of the work, you have the right to do any of the following or to let others do any of the following:
- make copies
- distribute copies
- perform your work publicly
- display your work publicly
It is illegal for anyone to do any of the things listed above with a work created by you without your permission.
For more information on copyrights take a look at this resource:
To Test your skills at Copyright check out the "COPYRIGHT KIDS" Quiz.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a form of cheating, but it's a little complicated so you might do it without understanding that it's wrong. If you get your information from an author or website without citing the source, that is plagiarism. If they are not you thoughts or ideas you need to cite the source and give credit where credit is due.
Fair Use
Fair use is content you are allowed to use parts of. You must rework it in a new way to make it yours. You must still give credit to the creator.
For more information on Fair Use check out Common Sense Media.
Resources
Welcome To The FACE Kids Site. (n.d.). Retrieved May 17, 2016, from http://www.copyrightkids.org/
Copyright and Fair Use Animation. (n.d.). Retrieved May 17, 2016, from https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/copyright-and-fair-use-animation