An Introduction to Creative Commons+Mrs. LundquistOnline Exp 2010-2011Adapted from Andrew Rusk’s Presentation at http://andrewrusk.wordpress.com
For specific information about each license check out:  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/Creative Commons = Some Rights ReservedCreative Commons allows creators to share their work for free under certain conditions.There are four different license categories:Attribution ; Share AlikeNo DerivativesNon-Commercial
When and Why should you use Creative Commons?Whenever you are required to use pictures and images in your workUsing work licensed under Creative Commons is the ONLY way to use images that are not your own without plagiarising! It is legally required of us to show academic honesty and cite our sources.
So how do I do this?flickr (www.flickr.com) is an online photo sharing site that allows people to license images under Creative Commons
flickr: Step OneSearch for your photo
flickr: Step TwoSelect Advanced Search
Enter your search termsSelect your contentSelect your media typeSelect CC licensingSearch!
Use NetiquetteSelect an imageComment on their imageThank them for licensing under Creative CommonsLet them know how  you are using their image

Creative commons

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    An Introduction toCreative Commons+Mrs. LundquistOnline Exp 2010-2011Adapted from Andrew Rusk’s Presentation at http://andrewrusk.wordpress.com
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    For specific informationabout each license check out: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/Creative Commons = Some Rights ReservedCreative Commons allows creators to share their work for free under certain conditions.There are four different license categories:Attribution ; Share AlikeNo DerivativesNon-Commercial
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    When and Whyshould you use Creative Commons?Whenever you are required to use pictures and images in your workUsing work licensed under Creative Commons is the ONLY way to use images that are not your own without plagiarising! It is legally required of us to show academic honesty and cite our sources.
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    So how doI do this?flickr (www.flickr.com) is an online photo sharing site that allows people to license images under Creative Commons
  • 5.
  • 6.
    flickr: Step TwoSelectAdvanced Search
  • 7.
    Enter your searchtermsSelect your contentSelect your media typeSelect CC licensingSearch!
  • 8.
    Use NetiquetteSelect animageComment on their imageThank them for licensing under Creative CommonsLet them know how you are using their image