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''This page provides the template for producing toolkits aimed at providing targeted information about Creative Commons on a particular topic or for a particular group of users. 

For suggested toolkit topics, see the [[Toolkit Topics List]]'' 

===Examples===

*[http://creativecommons.org.au/learn-more/educators-resources ccAustralia educator toolkit]
*[http://wiki.creativecommons.org/IGO CC IGO page]

===Requirements===
*all materials should be available both online and as a downloadable resource
*at least 3-5 volunteers must sign on to each toolkit project before it can proceed
*toolkits are intended for use worldwide, so should focus on information/issues at a high level without references to local law or particular interpretations of copyright law.

===Template===
Each toolkit should include the following:
*2 page handout explaining:
**'''Why use CC?''' - Provide a short list of 2-3 points tailored to the domain in question, outlining the benefits of CC and why it is relevant to this particular topic/user
**'''How does CC work?''' - Provide a short explanation (eg half a page) of how CC/the CC licenses work, tailored to this specific domain/topic/user
**'''Who is using CC?''' 2-3 summaries of case studies of CC license use in this domain, preferably with links to longer summaries
**'''Things to Think About''' - Highlighting issues to be aware of for this domain/community
*an image, illustrating or relevant to CC usage in the domain
*A pre-license checklist for "domain" adopters - where the toolkit in particular is aimed at adopters. This should include information such as:
**Rights and privacy clearance (also include general reference to ensure releasing data does not conflict with other local law)
**Things to know before using a CC license (non-revocable, no reps & warranties, etc.) and how to choose what CC license to apply
**How to apply the CC license
**Best practices for marking/attribution (appropriate for domain)
*FAQ - Frequently asked questions specific to domain, and responding to myths/misconceptions/issues (from above) for that domain
*Links to longer external materials, for example,:
**Case Studies for the domain, in depth
**Media
**Slides/how
**Videos
**Articles
**Generic fact sheets available where needed eg attribution
**Advocacy documents
**Courses/design challenges around learning about CC/CC license use in that domain
**Any other