copyright

Write and submit a 2500 word essay responding to ONE of the following questions: 1. Copyright has been called "an engine of free expression". How accurate is this statement? 2. One of the primary aims of copyright is to ensure society is rich with creative works. Without copyright creators would not create new works. Discuss. 3. The digital age has rendered copyright obsolete. To what extent do you agree with this and why? Marking criteria: - Demonstrated understanding of the essay question - Demonstrated ability to clearly and articulately structure an argument using academic language - Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply academic sources - Relevance of sources - Credibility of sources - Use of sources - Evidence of independent research - Cited works should be referenced using an established system that requires provision of page numbers - Clarity of expression in line with expected academic standards - Use of relevant examples - Meeting the required word length of 2500 words (10% either way is acceptable, but students should aim to write to 2500 words). The bibliography does not contribute towards your essay's overall word length. Sources must include: - At least three (3) academic books - At least four (4) articles from peer-reviewed journals - Essays failing to comply with the two points above will not meet the research requirement of the assignment - References to non-academic sources such as Wikipedia or news media may attract a 5% penalty per instance at the discretion of the marker if they are found to be inappropriate sources Clarification Discussions Students may be called in to discuss their essay with the unit convenor if there are sections of the essay that are unclear or there are any questions concerning the authorship of the essay. As part of a clarification discussion students may be questioned on various facets of the essay including the arguments presented and the source material cited. In the event that any clarification is required, students will be notified via an email sent to their student email account. Failure to respond to or attend a clarification discussion will result in a grade of Incomplete. Please note students cannot graduate with an unresolved Incomplete on their transcript.