Copyright

Copyright

  • Can I Use that Picture? (PDF, 1.2 MB)
    When beginning to add photos or images to your Aportfolio, how do you know whether you are allowed to use that image? Here is a helpful guide. Please note that Appalachian State University requires citations on all images that are not owned by you. This infographic is designed to help you understand the terms Copyright, Fair Use, Public Domain, and Creative Commons.
  • Citation Guides
    From Belk Library, we have APA and MLA citation guides for images, diagrams, and artistic works. They also include links to helpful websites such as OWL at Purdue.
  • Protecting Your Images, Personal Information and Original Content (DOC, 34 KB)
    It helps to be aware of your own copyright for images and other materials that you create. You would not want anyone to steal information you worked hard on gathering. Use this guide to learn how to add watermarks to your work and other tips