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NWE Help: Web: Authoring: Citations

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The Fair Use doctrine of the US Copyright Code allows the limited use of copyrighted works for educational purposes. Citing the original source of the work is required by the NWE, in accordance with the University's interpretation of Fair Use. These web pages are designed to help you understand Fair Use and follow citation and authoring practices which enable both use of material and protection of the rights of copyright holders.

  • Introduction:: A brief introduction to citation and copyright
  • Information to note:: Information to collect about works you plan to use
  • Citation FAQ:: Citation & copyright frequently asked questions
  • Links:: Learn more about copyright and citation
  • Examples:: Examples of citation practices ideal for Web authoring

This information should be supplemented with material provided by your instructor. If you have any questions about citations, please ask her for clarification.