Vaidhyanathan, S. (2003) Copyrights and Copywrongs: The Rise of Intellectual Property and How It Threatens Creativity. NY: New York University Press.

This is the structure I want the writer to follow:Introduction General captivating/narrative lines (1-2): Lays the scene. General subject area.The purpose/aim of this essay is to determine/examine/analyse/elucidate… (repeating or paraphrasing the question)I will begin by… (defining key terms and elaborating upon my interpretation of this question)Subsequently I will…. (provide the key arguments for the view that automation creates jobs). Following this, I will reject this argument for three reasons.Finally, I will conclude that… there, are important limitations to be placed on free speech and therefore free speech should not be absolute. Setting up Paragraph: Definitions/Interpretation It is necessary to begin by defining the key terms in this analysisProvide a definition from an academic journal article – use Google Scholar or reading list PART 1: Give the best arguments for the opposing side: Paragraph 1 (First, I aim to provide the strongest arguments that are commonly presented for …..)Argument 1: First,2-3 sentences on thisLittle case study or an example Paragraph 2: Argument 2: Second2-3 sentences on thisLittle case studyOne line announcing that you will reject this argument: However, this essay argues, that in spite of these powerful reasons in favour of …, it is important that PART 2: Rejecting the above argument for Paragraph 1a: First reasonState the pointExplain the point Paragraph 1b:Evidence the pointConclude or restate the point Paragraph 2a: Second reasonSAME AS 1A/1B PART 3: Dealing with any potential objections or issues in the above/Further analysis State the potential objectionExplain the potential objectionExplain your rejection of this/answer for the objectionGive evidence for your response (case study, example)Concluding line to summarise what you achieved in this paragraph CONCLUSION This essay began by offering two strong arguments for absolute free speech. These were:However, these arguments were rejected for three compelling reasons. First….Second….Third…Overall, this essay conclude that… Key PointsThe development of digital technologies has brought many significant challenges to the copyright regime.There are benefits of using copyright protection to support creators in the digital age.There are better mechanisms to support creators in the digital age. Extra Possibile Readings Flew, Terry. (2015) PAGES 4-17. Frith, S. & Marshall, L. (eds) (2004) . (Chapter 2. The history and philosophy of copyright) Montgomery, Lucy & Potts. Jason D. (2009) 245-261. (as chapter 6 from Montgomery’s book) Netanel, N. W. (2008) Copyright’s paradox. New York: Oxford University Press. Patry, W. (2011) How to Fix Copyright. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Smiers, J. (2002). The Abolition of Copyrights: Better for Artists, Third World Countries and the Public Domain. In R. Towse (ed.), Copyright in the Cultural Industries. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. Towse, R. (2001) Creativity, Incentive, and Reward: An Economic Analysis of Copyright and Culture in the Information Age. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar. Vaidhyanathan, S. (2003) Copyrights and Copywrongs: The Rise of Intellectual Property and How It Threatens Creativity. NY: New York University Press.

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