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MM 270
Writing for Multimedia

Final: Definition Research (10 points)

The instructions for this final will be removed on Friday of Final's week. The final is due on Friday at 4pm.

Intellectual Property Rights

The following terms are connected to and fall under the broad heading of intellectual property rights. Briefly define each term and give a specific example of it.

1. copyright
2. patent
3. trademark
4. fair use
5. plagiarism
6. piracy

Jobs in Multimedia Writing

During this course, we've looked at many different roles for writers in a multimedia context. Also, in your textbook, Chapter 26, pages 431 through 440, the author discusses various jobs for multimedia writers. Although you may not be planning to go into a multimedia writing career, answer the following questions to the best of your ability:

• What role or job might you see yourself in that involves multimedia writing? Additionally, what "product" would you produce as a writer, and what company (be specific if possible) could you envision utilizing your talent as a writer?

Send your instructor an email message with the answers included or the answers in a document attached. It should include a subject like:
MM 270 Final Test Answers Jane Doe

Also, be sure to take a moment to evaluate the class:

1. Go to www.pccmm.com
2. Click on "Current Students" and then click on "Evaluations" on the left hand column.
3. Login with your last name (ex: jones) Password is your student ID# (ex: G005354859)
4. Pick the class, term, and year to which you are evaluating from the pull down menus and click "Submit".
5. Complete the evaluation and then click "Submit" and you're done!

 

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