Proquest Copyright And Your Dissertation or Thesis

Why Copyright? In the academic context, copyright is primarily about getting the most from your scholarly work, and it is less about legal complications with threats of possible liabilities.  Taking the time to learn a little about copyright can give you the insight to know your options under the law, to make your dissertation more successful, and to help you avoid possible copyright conflicts and dilemmas in the future.  The subject of this manual is your dissertation, but many of the issues here will arise in all of your future scholarship.  With each article, book, computer program, website, and other new work that you prepare throughout your career, you will find that giving some attention to copyright will make your publications more successful.  Your dissertation is just the start.  Please download the provided guidance below

 

Ownership, Fair Use, and Your Rights and Responsibilities - Download the  PDF