Can I copy material from the internet for research?
Yes, as long as your use is fair.
What constitutes research and fair use?
Research and study
In the past the Court has referred to the meaning as in the Macquarie dictionary definition of 'research' and 'study'.
Research: "diligent and systematic enquiry or investigation into a subject in order to discover facts of principles..."
Study:
"1) The application of the mind to the acquisition of knowledge, as by reading, investigation, or reflection
2) The cultivation of a particular branch of learning, science, or art...
3) A particular course of effort to acquire knowledge
5) A thorough examination and analysis of a particular subject:"
Fair use
A “reasonable portion” of text or notated music
If you are reproducing text or printed music from a hard copy edition of 10 or more pages, the Act deems that it is fair to copy:
• 10% of the number of pages; or
• one chapter, if the work is divided into chapters.
For text material published in electronic form, it is deemed to be fair to copy:
• 10% of the number of words; or
• one chapter, if the work is divided into chapters.
If the material is available in hardcopy and separately in electronic form, you can choose which form to use, and apply the relevant test to work out what is deemed to be fair.)
An article from a periodical publication
The Act deems that it is fair to reproduce an article from a periodical publication (such as a newspaper, magazine or journal) or more than one article if each article is for the same research or course of study.
Can students ( university or school ) use music in videos that they make?
