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7. Copyright Basics for Article Publication

Lily Compton, Kristin Terrill

This chapter is part of: Lily Compton et al. 2026. Surviving Research Publication: A Guide for New Scholars

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In this chapter, we will review the basics of copyright, licenses, and fair use and how they impact your academic publications. Understanding these concepts will help you negotiate and protect your rights as an author while balancing your need or desire to disseminate your scholarly works. Conversely, this will also help you identify how to review licenses and request permission to use the works of other authors and creators.
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Publication Details

Published: March 17, 2026

Publisher: Iowa State University Digital Press

Pages: 20

DOI: 10.31274/isudp.2026.216.07

License Information: Surviving Research Publication: A guide for new scholars Copyright © 2026 by Lily Compton; Megan O'Donnell; and Kristin Terrill is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.

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Lily Compton et al. 2026. Copyright Basics for Article Publication. In Lily Compton et al. 2026. Surviving Research Publication: A guide for new scholars