Making a web page is a fun and creative way to organize and present information about a variety of subjects. It is important, however, to observe copyright regulations when constructing your page. You may be tempted to 'steal' information, graphics, sounds, videos, etc. This is against the law and may subject you to legal action, embarassment or the loss of your internet privleges by violating the Acceptable Use Policy . Assume that everything on the web is copyrighted.
Many sites offer 'free' web graphics or clip art.
Be sure to read and follow their usage guidelines. If you are not sure, ask for permission. As in a reseach paper, you should cite your sources for material used on your web page. For more information on copyright issues, see Copyright in the K-12 classroom. For information on citing resources, see Classroom Connect's Connected Teacher .