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How to Write a Research Paper

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Writing research papers is a necessary part of high school and college. If you've been out of school for a while, you might want to brush up. If you're just starting out, there may be a few helpful tips here. Research papers are necessary in ... more »

How to Avoid Libel

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Libel, also called defamation, is the publication of a false statement about someone that embarrasses or shames them in some way. There are two legal definitions of defamation: slander and libel. Slander involves the spoken word while libel ... more »

How to EASILY Get Telemarketers to Stop Calling You For 5 YEARS

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This is how to easily get telemarketers to stop calling you for 5 years... more »

How to Corroborate

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If you are ever in doubt and you need absolute confirmation that what you think is real is actually true then you need some firmed up corroboration. In order to get this corroboration you need a witness to the same events you’re trying to ... more »

How to Determine Your ISP's Legal Rights

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United States citizens are all afforded certain rights when it comes to communication and the Internet. It is important for Internet users to recognize that their Internet Service Providers (ISPs) also have rights. Determine what your ISP's ... more »

How to Learn About Blogging Ethics

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With the advent of the Web log or "blog," as it is commonly referred to, concerns about the integrity of the information and commentary posted on these individually generated content Web sites have arisen. Though these popular writing sites often ... more »

How to Learn About What Is Protected Under Privacy Laws

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Privacy laws protect the privacy rights of individuals. Some privacy laws are general privacy laws which can affect all aspects of collecting personal information. Others are specific laws which are intended to protect certain types of personal ... more »

How to Quote Works Legally With Fair Use

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The "fair use" doctrine in U.S. copyright law allows for limited usage of copyrighted materials without the author's consent. Researchers, news reporters and satirists can utilize excerpts of a work for a variety of reasons. Professionals in ... more »

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Now, you do not have to open a WORD document in order to add the symbol to any page of yours. The process is simple, quick and fun to do. Right after this comment and email box, I will tell you how to do this simple copyright symbol procedure... more »

How to Avoid Telemarketing Calls

By Valerie Brooks

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Telemarketing intrusions have become such a topic of interest that measures have been put in place to avoid these unwanted sales calls. There are now numerous ways to deflect an otherwise unwanted dinner interruption... more »

How to Learn About Avoiding Illegally Citing Work From Authors

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Issues of plagiarism and copyright infringement have become more widespread over the last decade. Increased Internet access allows college students, writers and others to easily plagiarize or copy the work of another writer or author. Everyone ... more »

How to Learn About Computer Virus Laws

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In today's high-tech world, we have access to more information and advanced computer applications than ever before. While this is helpful when it comes to storing or retrieving information, the same technology can also leave you vulnerable to ... more »

How to Learn About Defamation

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In the United States, defamation laws protect individuals, organizations, businesses and companies from false statements, publicly presented as truth, that may or do cause personal or financial injury. Defamation itself is subdivided into two ... more »

How to Report an Illegal Wire Tap

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We're long from the days of Watergate, but concerns over the potential for an illegal wire tap to affect ordinary lives still hangs in the air. Specifically, the "war on terror" raises questions about the legality of the U.S. National Security ... more »

How to Deal With Telemarketers Violating Your Rights

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Telemarketers are individuals who utilize call sheets and phone banks to contact the general public about new services, surveys or donation opportunities. Many people find telemarketing to be intrusive and excessive, and laws at the state and ... more »

How to Learn About Journalistic Protection Privacy Laws

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Journalistic protection privacy laws are meant to consider the right of news reporters to obtain the news without government interference. Journalistic privacy laws are supported federally by the Constitution's First and Fourth Amendments and by ... more »

How to Learn About Online Trademarks Laws

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In the United States, there are three types of intellectual property protection: patents, copyrights and trademarks. Registered trademarks help protect a company or individual's business identity from infringement by other groups or persons. The ... more »

How to Learn About Pop-ups Laws

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Pop-ups are the all too familiar form of advertising adopted by many Web sites with aggressive marketing tactics. While there aren't any laws currently in place that specifically prohibit the use of pop-ups, some kinds of pop-ups do violate ... more »

How to Learn About What the FCC Defines as Obscene, Indecent and Profane Programming

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Federal law as regulated by the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) prohibits the exhibition of obscene, indecent and profane programming at all times. Any such exhibition should be reported to the FCC in order to permit discipline against ... more »

How to Legally Use Peer-to-Peer Software

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Peer-to-peer (P2P) software allows users around the world to share files and information without relying on a centralized server. This type of software has been used by governments, businesses and individuals to share important information. The ... more »

How to Learn About the Laws Governing Online Journalism

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Just as traditional journalists are regulated and protected by laws, those who participate in online journalism must understand the laws governing their vocation. To learn more about the laws governing online journalism, an understanding of the ... more »

How to Learn About the Laws Governing Open Source Media

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A non-profit corporation called the Open Source Initiative was formed to educate and encourage people to share software technology. The "open-source" concept is centered around a development method for software that uses the power of distributed ... more »

How to Report Cell Phone Spam

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Spam is familiar to most Internet and email users. In fact, most people are accustomed to spending several minutes each day deleting spam from their email inboxes. But spam is not limited to email anymore. In the wake of the wireless age, ... more »

How to File for a Ham Radio Operator's License

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Amateur radio - "ham radio" - allows you to use powerful high frequency and very high frequency radio spectrums for recreational and public service purposes. In the United States, you need to get a license from the Federal Communications ... more »

How to Learn About Digital Copyright Infringement Laws

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In 1998, President Bill Clinton signed into law the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. This act implemented already-existing legislation to protect intellectual property, but it also put in place measures to limit the liability of Internet service ... more »

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