Looking Ahead to Problems

Now, a change of gears:

Here's a definition of plagiarism. Here is intellectual property.

First of all, plagiarism stories: Viswanathan

1. Identify a problem in this story. Any solution?

Helene

2. Why so different? Is there a problem here? Solution?

Herr Guttenberg

3. Was this the "right" outcome? Problem? Solution?

Beyond "plagiarism" to "intellectual property":

Book covers?

4. Was this a case of theft? Who decides? Problems?

If the courts are in charge...

5. Do you see a problem here?

If there's time....better news, for some: music... TV iTunes

6. Whom do you think the law says that TV news footage "belongs" to? What do you think? Have you heard of "fair use"?  Is there a problem?

All the questions above are answered in the daybook.

Homework:

1. Draft #2 of your Summary/ Evaluation/ Response is due.  Have it printed -- you will fill out comment sheets about two drafts, as usual.

2. TWFTD:  plagiarism in OED