Before publishing, sharing work online or uploading to Worcester Reseach and Publications (WRaP), ensure you have permission to use any third-party content.
Uploading an unpublished work to WRaP or other repository is a form of publication under copyright law. You cannot include third party content in the same way you can for internal educational use.
All figures must be clearly labelled with their source and copyright permission, including figures you have created yourself. Read our guidance sheet before uploading any unpublished works to WRaP.
| Do :) | Don't :( |
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| Use your own images, tables and diagrams where possible | Copy images from the web without seeking permission from the copyright holder |
| Get copyright permission to use images, tables and diagrams from others’ publications, including those you adapt, unless they are already covered by an appropriate CC licence | Screenshot material from social media |
| Link to sources, including social media content, rather than copying or using screenshots where possible | Assume if there isn’t a copyright symbol showing that the material is copyright-free |
| Ensure copyright holder(s) grant all the necessary permissions | Use quoted material that is more than 300 words without seeking copyright permission |
| Check you are using the original source of the material | Assume AI-created material is copyright-free |
| Remember that you can redact material if you cannot get copyright permission | Assume unattributed sources are copyright-free |
| Remember that uploading to WRaP is a form of publishing | Assume the Fair Dealing exception will cover the material you wish to use |
The University Legal and Governance Team provide advice on intellectual property.
The information on this page does not constitute legal advice.
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