Copyright Law Education
From LoveToKnow Freelance-Writing
There are several great sources for you to obtain a copyright law education. Many sources on the Internet and in person classes even ofer educational materials and lectures to freelance writers. This means that you can often find resources that will tell you everything you need to know about copyright law for your freelance writing business. Here is a comprehensive list of some excellent resources.
Copyright Law Education
The Internet
The Internet is one of the best places for your copyright law education. There are many sources sponsored by the US government and non-profit organizations that are very reliable. However, there are just as many, if not more, resources that are opinionated and contain misinformation.
For the most up-to-date information on copyright law, you'll want to go to government-sponsored sites. However, most of these sites are very complex and display copyright law in its raw form. Seeing as you are a freelance writer and not a lawyer, you may find these sources difficult to navigate and comprehend.
There are other sources, who simplify copyright law for their readership, but who also thoroughly study the governmental resources so their information is accurate and up to date. For instance, LoveToKnow is one of the best sites to find information on copyright law that is easy to understand and compiled specifically for freelance writers. Check out the following articles:
- Copyright Laws and the Internet: This is a no non-sense guide of Do's and Dont's for your freelance writing business
- How Long Does a Copyright Last: This article contains excellent information on the life of copyrights.
- Definition of Copyright: If you have no clue about copyrights, then check out this article; it explains the basics of copyrights.
- Why Should You Care About Copyright: This article explains why you need to learn about copyrights as a freelance writer.
There are of course other good, reliable sites that interpret the legal jargon of copyright law for freelance writers. Respected lawyers and law schools often have information posted about copyrights on the web. Here are some particularly good articles:
10 Big Myths about copyright explained
This is an article by former copyright lawyer Brad Templeton. Templeton highlights the myths contemporary freelancers often believe. It's easy to read and very enlightening – chances are you've have been going along as a freelance writer believing at least on of these myths!
The respected lawyers of Franklin Pierce University constructed this informational web page. It contains some great information that touches on the vague aspects of copyright law and how to interpret them.
The law school of the University of Virginia Montecino produced this article. It's pretty straightforward and is a good guide of what to do and what not to do. However, it does focus on the creation of web sites and not articles or documents.
Of course, if you do feel like diving into copyright facts and reading the bare bones of the law, you can always visit the US Copyright Office's website. It may be difficult to interpret, but it is hands down the best place for the most accurate and up to date information on copyright law.
Classes
If you'd really like to have a firm grasp on copyright law then considering taking a class at your local community college. If you live next to a major University or law school they may let you sit in on a copyright law class free of charge. You can also take copyright classes online. Here are a few places who such classes:
Regardless of where you get your copyright law education, you're making a great move by getting one. Most freelance writers are poorly educated on copyrights, and you need to know this type of law to protect your business.
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