User:Vtaylor/Computers and Society/3. Intellectual Property


 * Intellectual Property rights - what they are, who has them, and what can be protected. With computers and particularly with web technology, there has been a significant increase in attention to intellectual property. Because of the ease of access to information and the ability to duplicate and store vast amounts of data, more people have concerns about their rights to it.

Instructors are very concerned about students doing original research and writing for the assignments they submit. Of course you want to get a good grade, but learning something will more important to you in the long term.

Learning outcomes


 * understand concepts of plagiarism
 * develop and understanding of the issues through discussion participation
 * support discussion points based on reading and research
 * use the wiki formatting and editing functions

Keywords


 * copyright, technology, DMCA, Fair Use, sharing, piracy, open source, free, Creative Commons, intellectual philanthropy

Study notes

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 * What is intellectual property? Do you have any? What about your solutions to homework assignments? Essays for other courses?
 * Do you respect other people's copyrights? Have you copied music or videos? Software? Is that ok?
 * Do you understand the "fair-use" doctrine and when it applies?
 * How big a problem is software piracy? In the US? Elsewhere in the world? Is piracy a disincentive for software developers? What can be done about piracy?
 * Do you agree with Nicholas Negroponte that copyright law will disintegrate? Or do you agree that a balanced solution can be found as Pamela Samuelson suggests?
 * Is Open Source the way of the future? Can this software development model survive? Or will people spoil the idea of sharing for their personal gain?


 * Wikimedia Commons images tutorial video


 * YouTube Copyright School - animation discusses copyright with examples and rules


 * Plagiarism


 * Students Rebel Against Database Designed to Thwart Plagiarists


 * 10 Big Myths about copyright explained


 * 21st century Information Literacy Project - Digital Information Fluency (DIF) is the ability to find, evaluate and use digital information effectively, efficiently and ethically. DIF involves knowing how digital information is different from print information; having the skills to use specialized tools for finding digital information; and developing the dispositions needed in the digital information environment.


 * MicroModules are self-paced, on-demand learning experiences each tailored to a specific topic. They are designed as 10-15 minute tutorials. Many MicroModules contain audio and/or video segments to communicate key concepts.


 * Copyright and Fair Use


 * Copyright resources - links to lots of resources, descriptions and information


 * Everything is a Remix(video 9:39) Kirby Ferguson TED Talk - critical look at current patents and the original intent of US patent law.

== Assignments==


 * 1) Before you start the reading and the assignments, take a few minutes to think about what you already know about the topic - Intellectual Property. Write a sentence or two about this in the I know... discussion.


 * 1) For this course, you will be researching, quoting, summarizing and providing links to a lot of web sites. Where did you get your information? Did you make it up or did you get it from a reliable source? You must provide information about your sources as research citations. Review Academic Integrity, Copyright, Fair Use and Plagiarism for more information and references.

Many of the assignments in this course require finding and discussing current web articles related to the chapter topic. You need to be able to find web resources that apply to the topics being discussed. Based on the reading, take the quiz Research Process and Citing Sources.
 * 1) Review Research Process at http://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills/unit01/ and Citing Sources information at http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/instruct/guides/citations.html and Recommended Search Strategy: Analyze your topic & Search with peripheral vision at http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/Strategies.html


 * 1) Do you understand the concepts of plagiarism and how to properly handle quotes and references? Test your knowledge and learn more about academic citations at What is Plagiarism at Indiana University? A Short Quiz and Concept Lesson by Ted Frick http://education.indiana.edu/~frick/plagiarism/index2.html


 * 1) Read the Study notes for an overview for the topics that will be covered.


 * 1) Read, view, listen to the selections in the Selected media list.


 * 1) Choose 3 words from the Keywords list. Find a web article or other online media that provides information about the words and how they relates to the course. Post the words, links to your selected web articles or online media, and a brief description about your selection for each, to the discussion Intellectual Property keywords. Follow links provided by 3 other students, review their suggested articles and media, and write a brief reply to the author for each.


 * 1) Using a wiki is another way to work collaboratively. The wiki technology at WikiEducator.org (like Wikipedia) allows many people to write to the same "documents" at any time. This way, everyone can contribute, fix errors, add information, even delete information if necessary. There is a history kept that records all the changes, so there is always backup for any modifications. You will be working in groups on WikiEducator pages later in the course. This is to get you started.

Create your own WikiEducator account - link in the top right corner of the screen. You have to have an account and log in to edit WikiEducator pages. http://wikieducator.org You will automatically get your own User page. Make sure it is open in edit mode - check the indicator near the top of the page. Add a sentence or two about yourself and indicate that you are a student in CIS2. Then scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on the Save page button. Editing help is available http://wikieducator.org/Help:Editing Post a link to your account page in the WikiEducator.org discussion.

Read the responses of survey participants to the most recent survey of more than 1,000 technology stakeholders who shared their visions for the next decade of development. Choose a topic that interests you. Each topic is a link to participant responses. Follow the link and review the survey summary for that topic. Write a discussion question for this topic of the survey to the Internet Predictions Database discussion topic. Read the questions already posted, and do not repeat a question asked by another student. Your question should relate directly to an issue discussed in the text, and should require a thoughtful response. Don't ask a question which can be answered by looking the answer up. Attitude, opinion, and application questions usually get thoughtful responses.
 * 1) The Imagining the Internet Predictions Database examines the potential future of the Internet while simultaneously providing a peek back into its history. http://www.elon.edu/predictions


 * 1) Art and computers - Many artists are finding that computers and the internet can help their art and their income, as well as create problems. Search for a site that talks about these issues for artists. Post your site and a description of the social impact for the artist in the discussion Art and Computers. Respond to 2-3 discussions.


 * 1) Study notes and course work - - Are you making use of the Study Notes in each course Module? Do these questions help you while you are reading the text? Is there other information that would help you?  Submit your reply to the Study notes and course work assignment.


 * 1) Reflection - What are some questions that YOU still have about the topic Intellectual Property? If there was more time what area would you explore? Your response should be two or three paragraphs. Submit to I wonder... assignment.

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