Plagiarism is Not a Crime–how About Copyright Infringement
by Plagiarism is not a crime but is disapproved more on the grounds of moral offence. While Copyright infringement is a violation of the rights of a copyright holder, when material protected by copyright is used without consent.
Speaking of crime it is about the breach of rules or laws for which some governing authority can ultimately prescribe a conviction. Moral here is pertaining to, or concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct or the distinction between right and wrong. For details about my subjects visit these links: simultech.org, cracked.com and plagiarism what happens.
I can still remember, when I took up my creative writing with The Writers Bureau in Manchester, London in 1999 and Journalism and Short Story Writing with the ICS (International Correspondence School) Pennsylvania, USA in 2000 – my tutors told me that titles and ideas have no copyrights – that means anyone can use them.
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Also I was told that copyrighted materials after at least 75 years starting the day the author died can be considered as domain materials. And domain materials can be used by anybody that include the Holy Bible and Fairy Tales.
But when I referred them to an encyclopedia the definitions of Plagiarism and Copyright Infringement are far beyond of what I have learned from my tutorial schooling. Does it mean my tutors were liars?
Anyway, to avoid from plagiarism and copyright infringement charges – one should ask first the permission or authorization from the copyright holder of copyrighted material and give credits to the authors for their original works.
To read and hear more of my articles, they are available at the following links: My Triond Pruelpo Teasure Box, The Filipino Diaspora, You Love CoolThings Too Blog and You Love CoolThings Too Podcasts.
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Post Commentrubielee
On February 23, 2011 at 11:37 am
nice reminder
pruelpo
On February 23, 2011 at 11:50 am
First accept my triond hug rubielee – you are the first. Thanks for commenting.
CHIPMUNK
On February 23, 2011 at 12:00 pm
good one
pruelpo
On February 23, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Again thank you CHIPMUNK for dropping by and your kind words.
megamatt09
On February 23, 2011 at 12:29 pm
This is enlightening to say the least. Very interesting information. Thank you for sharing.
pruelpo
On February 23, 2011 at 1:06 pm
You are always welcome friend megamatt09. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
culprit pontiff
On February 23, 2011 at 3:46 pm
-just always ask permission or give credits if its not yours..
great one dxn.
pruelpo
On February 24, 2011 at 12:15 am
Welcome dude culprit. Thanks for your time and commenting. I appreciated it.
Dongmyeong
On February 24, 2011 at 2:52 am
Interesting. And very well informed. Thanks for the share.
pruelpo
On February 24, 2011 at 4:46 am
Welcome friend Dongmyeong. Thanks for the kind words. I appreciated them.
bolive
On February 24, 2011 at 5:59 am
Good post. Keep it up sir!
pruelpo
On February 24, 2011 at 9:00 am
Thanks friend bolive for your kind words.
The Filipino Diaspora
On February 24, 2011 at 11:35 am
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tiffi
On February 24, 2011 at 6:48 pm
mmmh very interesting. I think it shouldn’t be illegal if you give credit
Ruby Hawk
On February 24, 2011 at 9:29 pm
Thanks for this important information.
pruelpo
On February 26, 2011 at 5:16 am
@The Filipino Diaspora – again thank you for the info. I appreciated it.
pruelpo
On February 26, 2011 at 5:21 am
@tiffi, agree and thanks again.
pruelpo
On February 26, 2011 at 6:01 am
You’re always welcome Ruby Hawk. Thank you for your time.
cacaritalucu
On February 26, 2011 at 7:56 am
keep fight, friend.
pruelpo
On February 26, 2011 at 8:25 am
hehehe, thanks friend cacaritalucu. see you around again.
V rank
On February 26, 2011 at 8:43 pm
yeah you got it right.
pruelpo
On February 27, 2011 at 1:06 am
thanks dude Franklin, i appreciated it.
Peace Poet
On February 27, 2011 at 11:09 am
Very useful information about copyright violation.The author aptly advises that we should always credit the author whenever we quoting him. I am obliged to Triond for sharing , and making it possible to know such a learned writer like you.
pruelpo
On February 28, 2011 at 12:57 am
Nice to read you again. I appreciated it dude. And thank you for liking it though I am just a newbie here too and just starting exposing my hobby which is blogging.