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CTXT 121 - Visual Culture in Context: Pre-Modern Global Perspectives: Cite Sources

Evaluate and Cite Sources

Ensure you are using trusted, academic information sources for your research, and attributing them through citation.

Chicago Manual of Style

Chicago is one of the most common citation styles used in the United States. This format is most commonly used in history, humanities, science, and social sciences. History and humanities use the Humanities (footnote) style, while science and social sciences use the Author-Date style.

SCAD Writers' Studio

 

 

The SCAD Writers' Studio offers assistance with all aspects of the writing process.

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What are Scholarly Sources? - Short Video

Image Citation

Should I cite images?

  • Yes! In addition to citing written sources (like articles and books), it's good practice to cite image sources as well.

How do I cite images?

  • The handout below, developed by the Writers' Studio, provides guidelines for image citation that are widely accepted at SCAD. The style manuals for APA, MLA, Chicago and Turabian styles can also be consulted regarding image citation.