Many databases, including Communication and Mass Media Complete have a feature. These are super-handy because clicking on these gets the database to "create" a citation for you that you can then cut and paste into a bibliography. But, databases MAKE MISTAKES. Please consider a database-created citation a DRAFT. Double-check your work against the Style Manual (or one of its deriatives) listed above.
What is fair use?
Fair use is a limitation on the copyright holder's exclusive rights and provides that some uses of copyrighted materials do not infringe copyright. A finding of fair use is determined through the analysis and application of the four fair use factors:
How do I know if my intended use is within the limits of fair use?
Conduct a fair use analysis to weigh the four factors for your use. These resources can help frame your analysis:
Questions about Fair Use?
Contact Copyright Services at 614-688-5849 or libcopyright@osu.edu.