Washington Permission to use Quote or Personal Statement

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Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U. S. Code) to the authors of "original works of authorship," including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works.

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Understanding the statement of purpose formatThe SOP should be written in precise paragraphs like an essay.Usually, an SOP is two pages long, written in 12 point fonts, and is double-spaced.The complete SOP lies between 5-7 paragraphs of 150-250 words each.More items...?

However, extensive quoting of text from a copyrighted source can constitute copyright infringement, whether the appropriated text is properly enclosed in quotation marks or correctly paraphrased, even if a citation is provided according to established scholarly conventions.

What makes a good personal statement?Explain the reason for your choice and how it fits in with your aspirations for the future.Give examples of any related academic or work experience.Show you know what the course will involve and mention any special subjects you're interested in.More items...

According to US copyright law, the legal rights to a quote belong by default to its author (or speaker). Quotes are considered intellectual property, which is protected under the law.

What is the amount and substantiality of the material used? The American Psychological Association allows authors to cite 400 words in single- text extracts, or 800 words in a series of text extracts, without permission (American Psychological Association, 2010).

There are no official limits to quotation length, though any quotations that are more than four lines should be formatted as a separate block quote. However, it is generally better to paraphrase the sources you cite rather than use direct quotations.

Unfortunately, quoting or excerpting someone else's work falls into one of the grayest areas of copyright law. There is no legal rule stipulating what quantity is OK to use without seeking permission from the owner or creator of the material.

Should a personal statement have a title? No title is necessary for a statement of purpose. Graduate school applications expect an applicant to submit one and the document itself should speak itself for its contents.

A personal statement should be at least three paragraphs, but successful statements are 5 to 8 paragraphs long. For word count, they're about 700 to 1,000 words. The key factor isn't length though, but whether you convey your passion in a way that proves you'll overcome any obstacle in your path.

A general rule of thumb you might follow is to submit a 2-3 page statement, double-spaced, with 1-inch margins, in 12-pt. Times New Roman font. While there are no set rules about length or format, this is typically considered appropriate and sufficient.

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Washington Permission to use Quote or Personal Statement