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You Are Chosen to Edit the University Yearbook

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You are chosen to edit the university yearbook.One of your staff members has chosen a 500-word excerpt to use on the yearbook's first page.The excerpt is from a short novel (125 pages)that was published last summer and won every prestigious award given to books in Fall 2013.The excerpt seems to sum up the whole point of the novel,but would be perfect as the introduction to the yearbook.You question your staff member about the excerpt,and she says,"No,I didn't bother to get permission to reprint it.I remember in media law class something was said about not needing permission to use just a little of something." If the novel's author (or publisher)sues the yearbook for copyright infringement,what would your best defense be? Would your defense be successful? Why or why not?


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Direct Opening

A straightforward beginning to a piece of writing or speech, which clearly states the purpose or main idea from the start.

Formal Research

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions in a structured and organized manner.

Primary Sources

Original documents, objects, or other materials used directly by witnesses or participants in past events.

Indirect Strategy

An approach to communication where relevant background information and explanations are provided before delivering the main message, often used to soften bad news or persuade.

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