Problems of Copyright

Timetable

Module aim (aims)

Understanding of the legal and disciplinary consequences of copyright infringement
Knowledge of standards of ethical academic research and writing
Understanding of the main principles of Intellectual Property Law

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences (where relevant)

none

Syllabus

Week 1 Academic integrity (1)
Week 2 Academic integrity (2)
Week 3 Selecting and evaluating sources (1) - books, journals
Week 4 Selecting and evaluating sources (2) – Internet and other digital sources
Week 5 Using sourced information (1): referencing and citation styles
Week 6 Using sourced information (2): direct quotations, paraphrasing, summarizing
Week 7 Practical exercises
Week 8 Introduction to intelectual property law in Poland (1h)

Reading list

1. WIPO Intellectual Property Handbook: Policy, Law and Use, ed. World Intelectual Property Organisation, WIPO publication no. 489 (E)/2008,
pdf: http://www.wipo.int/freepublications/en/intproperty/489/wipo_pub_489.pdf )
2. Grant Andrews, Referencing, Citation and Bibliography Style Guide: How to Cite Sources and Integrate Quotes (Essay and Thesis Writing Book 13), [Stellenbosch]: Academic Coaching, 2017.
3. Stephen Bailey, Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students, 4 ed., Abingdon - New York: Routledge, 2015
4. Joanne M. Weselby, Citations Made Simple: A Student's Guide to Easy Referencing, vol. I-VI, [North Charleston]: CreateSpace, 2014.