Creative Commons Licensing is a system of copyright licensing that allows creators to share their works with the public while retaining certain rights over their creations. It provides a flexible alternative to traditional copyright, where all rights are reserved by the creator. Under Creative Commons (CC) licenses, authors, researchers, artists, educators, and other content creators can specify how others may use, modify, distribute, or reproduce their work. This concept has become highly significant in research methodology because it promotes open access, knowledge sharing, and ethical use of information. The Creative Commons framework was developed in 2001 by a non-profit organization called Creative Commons to address the limitations of conventional copyright systems. Traditional copyright often restricts the use of academic and creative materials, making knowledge dissemination difficult. Creative Commons licensing provides standardized licenses that clearly communicate the permissions granted by the creator. These licenses help researchers and students understand whether they can reuse, adapt, or distribute existing materials in their academic work. There are six main types of Creative Commons licenses, each offering different levels of permission. The most basic license is CC BY (Attribution), which allows