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Understanding Your Score

The score you received provides an indication as to whether your copying might be considered fair. The chart below provides an explanation of the score.

SCORE IS MY COPYING LIKELY TO BE FAIR?
19–24 No. Too many of the factors leaned toward your copying being considered unfair. You should either look for alternatives to making the copy, or seek permission from the copyright holder. E-mail fairdealing@uoguelph.ca for more information, or use the Permission Request Form to have library staff seek permission for your copying.
13–18 Probably not. Your responses tend to suggest that your copying goes beyond what would normally be considered fair. You could look for alternatives to making the copy, or consider obtaining permission from the copyright holder. E-mail fairdealing@uoguelph.ca for more information, or use the Permission Request Form to have library staff seek permission for your copying.
7–12 Possibly. Your responses indicate that some aspects of your copying may be fair while others may not. For assistance in interpreting these results, contact library staff at fairdealing@uoguelph.ca. You can also use the Permission Request Form to have library staff seek permission for your copying.
0–6 Probably. Most of your responses point to your use being fair. For more certainty, you may wish to contact library staff at fairdealing@uoguelph.ca, who can assist you in interpreting these results.

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