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You must obtain permission for
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TESOL Quarterly: Permission must be obtained through RightsLink
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TESOL Connections
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TESOL will not grant permission to
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republish an article from Essential Teacher, TESOL Journal, or TESOL Quarterly in another serial publication devoted to language teaching and learning or linguistics; this prohibition extends to affiliate and interest section newsletters.
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duplicate entire books, journals, or videos.
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repost articles or chapters to a website.
For Library Reserves
Libraries may place up to three paper copies of any article or chapter from a TESOL publication on reserve without having to write for permission. TESOL offers a license for materials to be placed on electronic reserves.
For Permissions Outside the United States
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