Can you use reprints?

February 23rd, 2007

Reprint articles written by others, but you must always obtain permission
Can you use reprints?
Reprint articles written by others, but you must always obtain permission. All work, from the moment it is written, is copyright and owned by the author, whether it is marked with a copyright symbol or not. Content is not free. You can, however, make reprints interesting and personalised by putting your own ’spin’ on the content. Write an introduction to the subject, or comment on the author’s opinions or conclusions.
Take care to avoid ‘editing’ the original article without the author’s permission. Avoid articles that have been reprinted many times before on other Websites and electronic publications.