In order to copy material from the internet, you need to check each website for information pertaining specifically to use of that website's material. If there is no copyright information then you may copy material without permission, provided it is for research purposes and it is considered fair.
Research can be defined as "investigation into a subject in order to gain knowledge". It is worth noting that you do not need to be enrolled in a course to be doing research.
Fair use in terms of copying text from the internet, can be defined as 10% of the number of words or 1 chapter. If you are copying images, the act does not define the amount, but gives some guidelines based on the purpose of your research, the nature of the material, whether the material is for sale, whether copying can affect its value and what portion of material is being copied.
It would not be considered fair or for research purposes if you were to copy the material to others
Using music in student videos
Students can use music in videos they create provided the videos are used specifically for research purposes (see definition above) and are not viewed outside the classroom. If students wish to make them available to a wider audience e.g. screening for parents or in a competition, then they must seek permission from the copyright owner, unless the copyright has expired.
References:
Australian Copyright Council. (2007). Information Sheet G53v07. Research or Study. Retrieved September 30, 2009 from
http://www.copyright.org.au/pdf/acc/infosheets_pdf/g053.pdf/download
Australian Copyright Council. (2006). Information Sheet G38. Music: use in student films and home videos. Retrieved September 30, 2009 from
http://www.copyright.org.au/g038.pdf
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