Read the following scenario and decide whether it is fair use, and why.
Donny created an awesome multimedia project on the solar system using graphics he found on his local science museum's website (which he cited in the bibliography). Now his teacher wants to post his project on the school website as an example for others. Is this fair use?
A.) Yes. Anything used for educational purposes is unrestricted.
B.) No. It is never OK to use multimedia from a website for a school project.
C.) No. Even information correctly used for school projects may not be posted on a website without permission
D.) Yes. Because Donny cited the source, he can post his project on the school website.
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The correct answer is C.) No. Even information correctly used for school projects may not be posted on a website without permission.
Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without obtaining permission from the copyright owner. It typically applies to purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. In the scenario provided, Donny created a multimedia project using graphics he found on his local science museum's website. While Donny has properly cited the source in the bibliography, it does not automatically grant him the right to post the project on the school website.
To determine whether the use of copyrighted material falls under fair use, there are four factors that need to be considered:
1. The purpose and character of the use: Although the use in this scenario is for educational purposes, fair use does not automatically apply to all educational uses. The fact that the project is being shared on a school website may impact the purpose and character of the use.
2. The nature of the copyrighted work: Some works are more susceptible to fair use than others. For example, using facts or information from a copyrighted work may be more acceptable than using highly creative or artistic content.
3. The amount and substantiality of the portion used: Copying a small portion of a work is generally more likely to be considered fair use than copying the entire work. However, the quality and importance of the portion used also factor into the analysis.
4. The effect of the use upon the potential market or value of the copyrighted work: If the use of the copyrighted material substitutes the original work or competes with the market value of the work, it is less likely to be considered fair use.
Considering these factors, it is unlikely that posting Donny's project on the school website without permission would be considered fair use. While Donny correctly cited the source, simply providing attribution does not override the need for permission to use the copyrighted material publicly on a website. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.