A Professor for One of Your Courses Has Assigned Reading

question 136

Multiple Choice

A professor for one of your courses has assigned reading materials from various publications. He tells you that the materials are on reserve and that each student should go and copy the materials individually. He notes that for him to copy the materials for students and then sell them or distribute them would be a violation of copyright law. The professor's conduct:

• A) Is unethical and violates copyright law as well.
• B) Is something everyone does and is accepted behavior.
• C) Does not really harm anyone.
• D) Is acceptable in an academic setting.

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Definitions:

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