how to site credits for diagrams in a course

Can diagrams be copyrighted?

Charts, graphs, and tables are not subject to copyright protection because they do not meet the first requirement for copyright protection, that is, they are not “original works of authorship,” under the definitions in the Act.

Can I use copyrighted images for educational purposes?

Fair Use in the Classroom Fair use allows copying of copyrighted material in an educational setting, such as a teacher or a student using images in the classroom. Fair use is flexible concept and can be open to interpretation in certain cases.

How many hours is 5 credits?

Quarters: Students generally attend a single class one hour per day, five dyas a week, or two classes, 2.5 hours per week to earn 5 credits.

How can I use an image without copyright infringement?

The Essential Guide to Using Images Legally OnlineUse Public Domain Images (a.k.a. 'No Copyright' Images) Public Domain images have no copyright because: ... Use Creative Commons Images. ... Use Stock Photos. ... Use Your Own Images. ... Use Social Media Images Only with Permission. ... Avoid Using GIFs.

Can I use images in my course?

Generally speaking, using copyrighted images for teaching and education is considered fair use. However, if that includes posting images to a website, that could be considered a publication and therefore copyright infringement.

Can you use an image if you give credit?

No, it is not legal – you need permission to use a photograph that is not yours – either explicit permission from the image owner, or if the photo has been licenced using a creative commons (cc) licence (which may have various stipulations to abide by).

How are credits calculated?

Credits are awarded based on the credit hours you earn. The calculation of one credit is as follows: (1 hours classroom work + 2 hours homework) per week x (15 weeks/semester) = 1 credit for that semester. Most subjects/courses require 3 credits to be completed.

How do you calculate course load?

To find your course load percentage for each term:Divide the number of units you're enrolled in by the 100% course load for one term.Example: enrolled in 9 units, 100% is 15 units: 9/15 = . 6 or 60% course load.

How do I calculate credit hours?

Credit Hours for an individual course are calculated by adding together the lecture hours (LEC) plus one-half (0.5) of the laboratory hours (Lab). Total Credit Hours for your academic program are calculated by adding together the Credit Hours for each and every credit attempt listed on your transcript.

How do you cite a copyrighted image?

All CC attributions should have the same basic information:Title of image.Creator name.Source of the image (usually in the form of a URL to image source page)Any copyright information included with image (such as a watermark)CC licence information (including link back to CC documentation page if possible)

Is it legal to use an image from Google Images?

You cannot download or use images from Google without seeking permission from the copyright holder, unless your use falls within one of the exceptions or the work is distributed under an open licence such as Creative Commons.

How do I get permission to use an image?

Once you have identified the copyright owner of the image, you need to contact the owner of the copyright to the image you want to use in order to ask for permission to use that image. In some cases, it may be an individual; however, in most cases, it is a company or an institution that owns the rights to an image.

What is reproducing in a chart?

Reproducing Images, Charts, Tables & Graphs. Reproducing happens when you copy or recreate an image, table, graph or chart that is not your original creation. If you reproduce one of these works in your assignment, you must create a note underneath the image, chart, table or graph to show where you found it.

Where to find copyright information in a citation?

Copyright information on a website may often be found at the bottom of the home page.

Do you need a full citation for clip art?

According to APA, clip art images from Microsoft programs such as Word and Microsoft PowerPoint do not need a full citation. Instead put a note in-text after the image to specify which software package the clip art image came from, e.g. Image from Microsoft Word 2010.