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Copyright and plagiarism guidance

Use our online resources to learn about the importance of copyright, intellectual property and plagiarism.

Copyright

Copyright is one of a group of legal rights known as intellectual property rights. All members of NTU are bound to abide by UK law and copyright is no exception. It is a complex area and applies to the majority of materials used and created by members of NTU.

These resources provide an introduction to the areas of copyright that have most impact for NTU and will help you avoid copyright infringement. Please note that the information in these pages should not be construed as formal legal advice.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is defined the taking and using as one's own the thoughts, writings and inventions of another. This can happen by copying or paraphrasing someone else's work or ideas without acknowledging the original author. Use these interactive tutorials and support materials provided to help you to understand more about it:

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property (IP) helps protect your ideas and prevents other people or organisations from using them without your permission. It can also assist you in monetising a particular concept and ensures that you receive money when other organisations use your work.

These resources will help you learn about protecting your intellectual property rights.