Finding Open Image Collections: Image & Music Use Guide

Creative Commons suggests using the TASL (Title, Author, Source, License) for an ideal attribution. These factors and be incorporated  into  formal academic style guide or citation requirements. It is best practice to link back to information about the creator, source, and license. whenever possible. Examples of using the TASL approach are outlined below.

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CITATION EXAMPLE

Example citation:
"Copyright Law” by Nick Youngson, from Alpha Stock Images, is licenced under CC BY-SA 3.0. 

APA Style 7th Edition - Referencing an online image (WSU Library)

This library video will help you cite Online Images in APA style.

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  Clip Art or Stock Image References (APA Style)

  There are special requirements for using clip art and stock images in APA Style papers.

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  How to Cite an Image | APA, MLA, & Chicago Examples (Scribbr)

  To cite an image, you need an in-text citation and a corresponding reference. The reference should list the creator of the image, the year it was published, its title and format, and its location or container (e.g. a website, book, or museum). The format varies depending on where you accessed the image and which citation style you’re using: APA, MLA, or Chicago.