Graphics and Copyright

Copyright

Presenters may not have a personal collection of graphics that were captured or designed. As presenters are faced with this dilemma, it is important that permittable graphics are obtained so Copyright Law is not violated.

Creative Commons

As a rising leader, chances are high that you will be asked to create a presentation to present to a group. As you seek to enhance your presentation with images, videos, and music, it is important to access the Creative Commons website. This website provides information and resources you can use without violating Copyright Law. The video below will provide more details about the Creative Commons organization.

Google Graphics Search

Google is a popular search engine website. Many users access the advanced Google search page to explore for works based on usage rights. The table below highlights the usage rights currently available. Google does not provide licenses but filters images based on labels associated with the graphics. It is vital for users to research further to ensure the usage right is appropriate for their usage.

Click below to begin the true/false activity to check your knowledge.

Takeaway

Most individuals do not keep a collection of graphics that can be accessed for publications. When situations occur that require the use of borrowed graphics, it is a good practice to utilize search engines that will allow the user to filter results based upon license. Using this method will eliminate copyright violations.

Image displaying the different types of creative commons attributions

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