Empower Your Scholarship: Understanding Author's Rights

As a scholar, your work is your intellectual property—but do you know how to protect and leverage it? This eye-opening workshop reveals the often-overlooked rights you possess as an academic author under U.S. Copyright law.

Discover:

• The automatic copyright protection your work enjoys from the moment of creation.
• Strategies to retain control over your scholarly articles, conference papers, and presentations.
• How to navigate publishing agreements without sacrificing your rights.
• The power of open access and its impact on your research visibility.
• Tools and resources for managing your intellectual property effectively.

Whether you're a graduate student beginning your academic journey or a seasoned faculty member, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about your scholarly output. Learn to protect your intellectual legacy while maximizing the reach and impact of your research. Don't let publishers hold all the cards—take control of your academic future!

After attending this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Explain the basic principles of copyright law as they apply to scholarly works.
• Analyze sample publishing agreements to identify clauses where authors typically transfer their copyrights.
• Apply tools such as copyright addenda and Creative Commons licenses to protect and share their work effectively.
• Differentiate between various open access models and their impact on research visibility.

Part of the 2024 Scholarly Success Skills Series.