Can I Use This Copyrighted Material In My Class?

An issue that many of us struggle with is, what are the rules for using copyrighted materials in your classes?  For example, can I make a copy of an article in today's newspaper and pass it out to my students?  Marcia W. Keyser (Instruction and Reference Librarian at Drake University) shares basic guidelines for professors on using copyright materials in your courses.  Feel free to email her with your questions.