The issue of intellectual property raises several hot topics which are commonly debated.  These questions provide both an opportunity and a challenge to those involved.  Among the issues which must be considered:

• Who owns what?
• What criteria are in place to determine the credibility of the creator?
• Can one's intellectual property be used by others without appropriate action/attribution?
• What criteria distinguish useful information from the rubbish that litters the information highway?
• How effective are programs that teach students to utilize information properly?
• Do the new technologies available increase or limit intellectual property rights? 
• Is the quality of all creative work ultimately affected by rampant misuse?