Copyright and your thesis [PGR]

In this seminar, attendees will gain a clear understanding of the fundamental principles of copyright law and how it impacts their work during the dissertation writing process. Topics covered will include copyright ownership, fair use/dealings, permissions, licensing, and how to avoid potential infringement issues.

Topics covered will include:

  • What is copyright?
  • Who owns the copyright in a dissertation?
  • What permissions do you need to use copyrighted material in your dissertation?
  • How do you cite copyrighted material correctly?
  • What are the implications of making your dissertation available online?

Learning Outcomes: By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the basic principles of copyright law
  • Identify who owns the copyright in their dissertation
  • Determine whether they need permission to use copyrighted material in their dissertation
  • Cite copyrighted material correctly
  • Make informed decisions about the online availability of their dissertation.

 

This event is aimed at postgraduate research level.