1. Unit Word Processing Exploring Ethics  Why copyrights are necessary  How to use technology ethically and legally  How to cite online sources You Will Learn Key Terms ethics intellectual property copyright trademark permission Terms of Use fair use public domain piracy file sharing plagiarism pg. 126–133

2. Unit Word Processing Exploring Ethics When you use technology, you should apply the same ethics that you use in other areas of your life. To determine whether an action is ethical or unethical, ask yourself:  How will this affect others?  What would happen if everyone did this? ethics The rules we use to define behavior as “right” or “wrong.” (pg. 126) Ethics and Technology pg. 126–128

3. Unit Word Processing Exploring Ethics What Is Intellectual Property? The law helps people act ethically by protecting both physical property and intellectual property. Individuals or companies can apply for a copyright to protect their intellectual property. They can also use a trademark to protect a specific name or image that identifies an organization or its products. intellectual property Ideas and concepts created or owned by a person or company; examples are books, music, movies, software, and inventions. (pg. 126) trademark A name, symbol, or other feature that identifies a product with a specific owner; signified by ™ or ®. (pg. 126) copyright The legal protection for intellectual property. (pg. 126) Ethics and Technology pg. 126–128

4. Unit Word Processing How Can I Copy Legally? In general, permission is required to reproduce copyrighted material such as:  Articles  Books  Music  Photographs What you can and cannot copy from a Web site is usually addressed in the site’s Terms of Use. permission Approval by the owner or creator of a work to let someone else use the work in a way that was not its original purpose. (pg. 127) Terms of Use A Web site’s rules regarding permission. (pg. 127) Ethics and Technology pg. 126–128 Exploring Ethics  Software  Television programs  Video games  Videos

5. Unit Word Processing According to fair use, some copyrighted works may be legal to use or copy without permission. For example:  Teachers may copy a book page for a lesson.  Students may usually include copyrighted material in a school report.  You may listen to (but not copy) a friend’s music CD.  You may use TiVo ® to record a TV show for private use. fair use The right to use or copy a copyrighted work without seeking permission. (pg. 128) Ethics and Technology pg. 126–128 Exploring Ethics

6. Unit Word Processing Materials within the public domain also do not require permission. Examples are:  Material on which the copyright has expired  Government-published information  Material offered free to the public by the creators Even when material falls under fair use or within the public domain, you should still credit the source. public domain Describes material that people can freely use without permission. (pg. 128) Ethics and Technology pg. 126–128 Exploring Ethics

7. Unit Word Processing Draw Conclusions Give one reason the owner of intellectual property would require that you get permission before using or copying material. The Internet and the World Wide Web Exploring Ethics Possible answers include:  To avoid losing money when people copy products rather than purchase them  To prevent use of the material in a way not originally intended  To retain credit for his or her work

8. Unit Word Processing Exploring Ethics What Is Piracy? Breaking copyright laws is illegal and can cause great financial losses.  If you copy software, music, or videos from the original disks or the Internet without obtaining permission, you may be guilty of piracy.  When you share them for free over the Internet, you are file sharing. It is legal to download or copy the following types of software with few restrictions:  Shareware  Freeware Using and Abusing Technology pg. 129–130 piracy The act of copying or sharing copyrighted material without permission. (pg. 129) file sharing Downloading copyrighted music and videos and sharing them for free with other users (also called file swapping). (pg. 129)

9. Unit Word Processing Exploring Ethics Why Should I Cite a Source? When you use someone else’s material, you must cite (give credit to) the source. If you do not, you are guilty of plagiarism—which is illegal. Your sources for a report may include:  Books  Magazines Three ways to cite these sources are:  Works Cited page  Endnotes  Bibliography Citing Your Sources pg. 131–132 plagiarism To take credit for someone else’s ideas. (pg. 131)  Newspapers  Web sites

10. Unit Word Processing Exploring Ethics How Do I Cite an Online Source? According to the Modern Language Association (MLA), when you cite a Web site, you should try to include the following information: Citing Your Sources pg. 131–132

11. Unit Word Processing Exploring Ethics Tech Talk Assessment pg. 133 Identify Which of the following information would you not include in a Web site citation? A. author’s name B. URL C. page number(s) D. date you visited the site The correct answer is: C. page number(s) Self-Check Assess your understanding of what you read. Go to the Online Learning Center at concepts.glencoe.com. Choose After You Read Quizzes and take the Unit 4 Tech Talk Quiz. concepts.glencoe.com