Unit 4: Ethical Conduct & Critical Thinking Skills

The automatic legal protection creators receive for original works like books, music, videos, photos, software, and artwork.

• Trademark

• Patent

• Copyright

• License

Allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission, typically for education, commentary, criticism, news, parody, or research.

• Fair Use

• Public Domain

• Creative Commons

• Copyright Infringement

-Use Creative Commons or public domain content

-Always give credit to the creator

-Ask for permission when unsure

• Best practices to stay within copyright laws

• Ignoring copyright laws can lead to legal issues

• Using any content without permission is acceptable

• Only using content from well-known sources is safe

1. 1. Quoting text in a class essay 2. Showing short clips (video/movie) for analysis 3. Parodying a well-known song 4. Using small portions of content in a nonprofit presentation

What are examples of Fair Use?

• Quoting text in a class essay

• Parodying a well-known song

• Using small portions of content in a nonprofit presentation

• Showing short clips (video/movie) for analysis

1. 1. Don’t jump to conclusions 2. Look at all sides of an issue 3. Stay calm under pressure 4. Ask smart, respectful questions

• Habits of critical thinkers

• Common mistakes in reasoning

• Techniques for effective communication

• Strategies for emotional intelligence

The ability to analyze information, evaluate perspectives, and make decisions based on evidence—not emotion or bias.

• Critical thinking

• Emotional reasoning

• Cognitive bias

• Intuitive judgment

1. Communicate truthfully
2. Respect privacy
3. Give credit
4. Avoid plagiarism, gossip, and lying

• Four key points of ethical communication.

• Five principles of effective communication.

• Three rules of professional conduct.

• Guidelines for public speaking.

How long does copyright last in the U.S.?

• Life of the author plus 50 years.

• Life of the author plus 70 years.

• Life of the author plus 100 years.

• Life of the author plus 20 years.

Behaving with honesty, fairness, and respect, especially when communicating.

• Ethical conduct

• Unethical behavior

• Moral ambiguity

• Disrespectful communication

1.Posting full songs or videos online

2.Copying textbook sections for handouts

3.Using copyrighted images on products you sell

What are 3 examples of what is NOT Fair Use?

• Posting full songs or videos online

• Using copyrighted images on products you sell

• Creating original content inspired by copyrighted works

• Copying textbook sections for handouts