Creative Commons License Chooser (beta)
Don't know what license you need? The Creative Commons License Chooser tool (beta version) is here to help. Follow the steps to select the appropriate license for your work. This site does not store any information.
The original License Chooser is also available here.
Fair Use Tool
No tool can determine fair use, but using a fair use checklist or analysis tool such as one of the following can help you weigh the four factors as well as provide documentation of your analysis.
Fair Use Evaluator - ALA Office for Information Technology Policy
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Disclaimer
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From the Michigan Tech Graduate School
- How to Use Copyrighted MaterialsThe Graduate School's page explaining the importance of considering copyright when completing your dissertation, thesis, or report. The information in this guide reflects the valuable guidance provided here.
- Events Schedule and ArchiveFind a list of upcoming and past events related to completing your dissertation, thesis, or report. This page includes links to recordings, slides, and other handouts distributed at each event.
- Theses and DissertationsThe Graduate School's page dedicated to all policies and procedures related to submitting your master's thesis or dissertation, including forms, deadlines, and more.
- ReportsThe Graduate School's page dedicated to policies and procedures related to your master's report, including forms, deadlines, and more.
All questions regarding timelines, deadlines, formatting, and submission of your dissertation, thesis, or report should be directed to the Graduate School. Email gradschool@mtu.edu for help.
From the Van Pelt and Opie Library
All questions regarding copyright, Creative Commons licensing, reuse of 3rd party content (already published material) may be directed to the Van Pelt and Opie Library. Contact us anytime!
- Copyright LibguideThe VPOL's general reference guide on U.S. Copyright.
- Workshop Slides - Copyright and Your Dissertation, Thesis, or Master’s Report[FORTHCOMING] Slidedeck from the most recent workshop on Copyright and Your Dissertation, Thesis, or Master’s Report from the VPOL.
From ProQuest
- Copyright and Your Dissertation or Thesis:Ownership, Fair Use, and Your Rights and ResponsibilitiesThis manual is principally intended to help readers learn and understand the copyright issues relevant to doctoral dissertations and master's theses.
- ProQuest Guide to Copyright and Your Dissertation or ThesisProQuest provides a few guidelines for determining when and how to see further guidance on copyright issues, including a sample permission letter for use of previously copyrighted material.
From Other Universities
- Stanford University - Copyright OverviewStanford Libraries' Copyright and Fair Use Office provides an overview of a variety of copyright topics, including an introduction to the permissions process, the public domain, fair use, and copyright research.
- University of Minnesota - Copyright Information ServicesThe University of Minnesota's Copyright Information Services page provides insight into a variety of copyright topics, including fair use, Creative Commons licensing, open access , and more.