Read the following scenario and decide whether it is fair use, and why.

Donny created an awesome multimedia project on the solar system using graphics he found on his local science museum’s website (which he cited in the bibliography). Now his teacher wants to post his project on the school website as an example for others. Is this fair use?
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Yes. Anything used for educational purposes is unrestricted.
Yes. Anything used for educational purposes is unrestricted.

No. It is never OK to use multimedia from a website for a school project.
No. It is never OK to use multimedia from a website for a school project.

No. Even information correctly used for school projects may not be posted on a website without permission
No. Even information correctly used for school projects may not be posted on a website without permission

Yes. Because Donny cited the source, he can post his project on the school website.
Yes. Because Donny cited the source, he can post

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No. Even information correctly used for school projects may not be posted on a website without permission.

Fair use is a complex legal doctrine that considers several factors, including the purpose and character of the use, the nature of the copyrighted work, the amount used, and the effect on the market for the original work. While educational purposes can sometimes fall under fair use, simply citing a source does not automatically grant permission to use and further distribute that work, especially if it is being posted on a public platform like a school website. In this case, Donny would still need to obtain permission from the science museum in order to legally post his project in that context.