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 You don't need permission to use a copyrighted work in three circumstances: (1) if your use is fair use; (2) if the work you use is in the public domain; or (3) if the material you use is factual or an idea.
Most published works contain a copyright notice. However, for works published on or after March 1, 1989, the use of copyright notice is optional. Just because a work doesn't have a copyright notice doesn't mean that the work is not protected by copyright.
Just because you cite your source (attritbution) does not free you of copyright infringement. It just means you are not plagarizing.
You can not alter or modify (derivatives) work (words, art, photo, music) without permission: copy right violation
 
Copyright & Fair Use for Educators: At bottom of this page.
   
Multimedia Fair Use Guidelines developed at the CONFU  
   
When Works Pass Into The Public Domain: Univ. of North Carolina works free to use, don't contain copyright
   
   
   
Creative Commons Video
Another Creative Commons Video
Fair Use, Copyright, Creative Commons for Educators
What is Fair Use?: Univ. of Texas Fair Use for "stuff" you create to use in your classroom
Who Owns What? Univ. of Texas Courseware, Multimedia Presentations etc. which you create
Getting Permission for Copyrighted Material: Univ of Texas  
   
Links to other Copyright Web Sites (Yale's list)  
Links to other Copyright Web Sites (Stanford's list)  
Links to Other Copyright Web Sites (UT's list)  
Copyright Issues for Music: Univ. at Buffalo  
Copyright and Art Issues: Univ. of Oregon