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Frequently Asked Questions: Site Licence/Terms of Use
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17. How can I tell if the materials I find online are legal copies?
28. May I make copies of copyright-protected works to hand out to students in class? May I include copies of another person’s images and materials in my PowerPoint presentations?
29. Is there any difference between posting something on my own website versus posting something on one of Waterloo's learning management systems (such as LEARN)?
30. I’ve come across a recent journal article that I want to give out to my students. May I photocopy it and hand it out to them?
32. May I play videos/movies/films in class?
34. Are there any databases of materials that I can use for free without worrying about copyright restrictions?
35. Is it acceptable to use images or other material from the Internet for educational purposes?
36. Do I need to ask permission to link to a website?