Document the Fair-Use Reasoning Process
When using copyrighted materials as part of the creative production process, download this PDF to document your own (or your students’) fair-use reasoning process. It’s a tool to strengthen your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Name:__________________________________________________________________
Project Title:___________________________________________________________________
When developing a project, answer the following questions:
What is the purpose of your project?_________________________________________________________________
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Who is the target audience?_________________________________________________
I am using (describe copyrighted material here)__________________________________
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because (provide a reason here) ______________________________________________
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Did your use of the work transform the material taken from the copyrighted work by using it for a different purpose than that of the original? Explain why your work does not just repeat the intent and value of the original source material.
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Did you use only the amount you needed to accomplish your purpose? Explain why made your selection.
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Provide a citation for the material you are using:
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