{"id":2801,"date":"2024-11-01T13:10:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T13:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.typecite.com\/?p=2801"},"modified":"2024-11-01T13:10:42","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T13:10:42","slug":"how-to-cite-an-image-in-apa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.typecite.com\/learn\/apa\/how-to-cite-an-image-in-apa\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Cite an Image in APA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In APA Style, citing images requires attention to copyright guidelines and attribution requirements. Image citation guidelines vary depending on whether the image requires attribution. In this guide, both scenarios are covered in detail: images that do not require attribution and those that do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>CITING IMAGES REQUIRING ATTRIBUTION<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If an image requires attribution, it is crucial to provide a copyright attribution in the figure note and include a full reference list entry. Many images available under Creative Commons licenses fall under this category, especially if they specify \u201cattribution required.\u201d Creative Commons licenses vary, so it\u2019s essential to check each image\u2019s licensing details before use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>KEY CITATION ELEMENTS FOR IMAGES REQUIRING ATTRIBUTION<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When creating a reference list entry for an attributed image in APA Style, include these components:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Author:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> List the creator\u2019s name or the organization responsible for the image. If no individual author is provided, use the organization as the author (e.g., National Geographic).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Date:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Indicate the year the image was published or created. If the date is unavailable, use \u201cn.d.\u201d (no date).<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Title and Description in Brackets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provide the image title or, if untitled, a brief description in italics, followed by a description in brackets, such as \u201c[Photograph]\u201d or \u201c[Illustration].\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Source:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Include the name of the website or platform where the image is hosted, followed by the URL.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>CITATION EXAMPLE FOR IMAGES REQUIRING ATTRIBUTION<\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; height: 96px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 72px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20.294784%; height: 72px;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Citation<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 79.705216%; height: 72px;\">\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"O0\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">NASA<\/span>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">(2019)<\/span>. <i><span style=\"color: #808000;\">Earth from space<\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> [Photograph]<\/span>. <span style=\"color: #008080;\">NASA Image and Video Library<\/span>. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">https:\/\/images.nasa.gov\/details-earth-from-space<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 20.294784%; height: 24px;\"><strong>Structure<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 79.705216%; height: 24px;\">\n<div class=\"quote\">\n<div class=\"O0\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Author<\/span>. <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">(Year)<\/span>. <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><i>Title of image<\/i><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"> [Description of media]<\/span>. <span style=\"color: #008080;\">Source\/Website<\/span>. <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">URL<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>CITING IMAGES WITH NO ATTRIBUTION REQUIREMENT<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an image\u2019s license states \u201cno attribution required,\u201d there is no need to include an APA reference list entry, in-text citation, or copyright attribution. This guideline typically applies to images sourced from platforms like Unsplash, where certain images are marked as freely available for reproduction without attribution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When using such images in an APA Style paper or presentation, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Labeling the Image as a Figure:<\/strong> Include a figure number and a title directly above the image. This helps organize the visuals in the document and provides a point of reference for readers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Describing the Image (Optional):<\/strong> If desired, a short description of the image can be added in a figure note directly below the image. This is useful for clarifying any context or purpose behind the visual\u2019s inclusion, though it is optional.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 95.838317%; height: 309px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 290px;\">\n<td style=\"width: 26.223661%; height: 231px;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1449\" src=\"https:\/\/www.typecite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.typecite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.typecite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.typecite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.typecite.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 71.476923%; height: 231px;\">\n<p><b>Use Sentence Case for Image Titles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In APA Style, titles of images should follow sentence case, where only the first word of the title and any proper nouns are capitalized.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Double-Check License Terms for Accurate Attribution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some images may have specific attribution requirements beyond standard APA citation details, such as mentioning the exact Creative Commons license type. Ensure to follow any special instructions provided with the image\u2019s license to meet ethical and legal standards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Be Mindful of Copyright and Fair Use Policies:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When using images, especially for academic or commercial purposes, be aware of copyright laws and fair use policies. Ensure that the images you select are either in the public domain, have appropriate licenses, or fall within fair use criteria. This consideration protects both the creator&#8217;s rights and your own legal standing when using the images in your work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Ensure Consistent Formatting Across Citations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maintain consistency in formatting all image citations throughout your paper or presentation. This includes using the same font, size, and spacing as other references. Consistency enhances readability and demonstrates attention to detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Use Consistent Formatting for URLs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Always present URLs in full, without hyperlinks in printed documents, avoid &#8220;Retrieved from&#8221; for stable sources, use lowercase letters when possible, and break long URLs logically without inserting hyphens or spaces to ensure clarity and professionalism in your reference list.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"premium_box text-center\">\r\n  <h3>GIVE YOUR CITATIONS A BOOST TODAY<\/h3>\r\n  <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start your TypeCite Boost 3 day free trial today. 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