Sage-Tips

How do you get permission to reuse figures from published articles?

Requesting permission The easiest way to obtain permission to reproduce a figure is using RightsLink. The majority of publishers use this service. If the publisher of the figure you wish to reproduce does not use RightsLink, you can request permissions directly from the publisher.

Do I need a permission to copy any figure from a research article for my review article?

Yes it is a must. If you don’t take permission to reproduce the figure in your article, it will be plagiarism. You will have to seek permission depending on the journal policies (sometimes only referencing will also do) in which the figure is published and then also you will have to properly cite the reference also.

Can I use a figure from another paper in my thesis?

You need permission from the publisher. You have to take the necessary permission letter from the journal in which your research paper is published from which you want to use the figure.

How do I get copyright permission for a paper?

Step-by-Step Guide to Get Copyright Permissions

1. Step 1: Determine if you require permission to use or adapt the original work.
2. Step 2: Identify the copyright holder.
3. Step 3: Send a request to the owner for permission to use the work.
4. Step 4: Cite the original work appropriately.

How do I get permission to reproduce images?

Obtaining Permission You send a letter to the holder asking for permission and stating how you intend to use the image. The holder sends a letter back granting you permission. Your request should be as specific as possible in describing the intended use of the image.

Do you need permission to adapt a table?

Charts/figures/tables that have been created by another person generally require permission. You may even need permission to adapt a chart or figure.

Can I copy figures from other papers?

When you use a figure in your paper that has been adapted or copied directly from another source, you need to reference the original source. Any image that is reproduced from another source also needs to come with copyright permission; it is not enough just to cite the source. …

Can you use tables in a literature review?

Research Tables and Synthesis Tables are useful tools for organizing and analyzing your research as you assemble your literature review. They represent two different parts of the review process: assembling relevant information and synthesizing it.

Do I have permission or get permission?

Permission is an uncountable noun. Don’t talk about ‘permissions’ or ‘a permission’. When you ask for permission to do something and are given it, you say that you get or, in more formal English, obtain permission to do it. She got permission to leave early.

Do you need permission to adapt a figure?

Yes. Generally, adapted figures require the permission of the copyright owner of the original figure. You do not require permission if the figure you have created is so different from the original that it is no longer recognizable.

How do I request to use copyrighted material?

One way to make sure your intended use of a copyrighted work is lawful is to obtain permission or a license from the copyright owner. Contact a copyright owner or author as far as pos- sible in advance of when you want to use the material specified in your permissions request.

Can you use a table from another paper?

When you reprint or adapt a table or figure from another source, the source should be acknowledged in an in-text citation and in your reference list. Follow the format for the source type you took the table or figure from. You also have to include a copyright statement in a note beneath the table or figure.