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Citing Images in APA 6th Edition: Welcome

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The APA Manual (6th ed.) does not offer detailed information or examples about citing images such as graphs, charts, maps, drawings and photographs. Most of what you will find is on pp. 150-167 (Section on 'Figures').

Brief information about citing audiovisual images such as audio and video clips is on pp. 209-210 of the 6th edition.

Basically, images should be cited as you would cite any other type of work. One addition is that all image formats (type of material) should be noted in their description with the use of [Brackets].  Examples: [Graph], [Photograph], [Map], [Video file],  [Audio podcast], etc.

Further guidelines and examples about how to cite images in the Reference List, In-Text and within captions (when the image has been reproduced) is explained using the tabs to the right.

Please note that this guide is intended to offer recommendations for citing images according to current practices and interpretation of the rules in the APA 6th edition.  Please consult with your instructor to determine whether alternate guidelines are to be applied.

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