Pictures, videos, and other multimedia can really add to your research project.
For images and videos on your topic, consider checking the following sources/databases:
More information and links are available below.
Remember to check permissions before you use images in your assignments and outside-of-class work!
Videos can be harder to cite in your work but allow for stories to be told in a different way than reading a text. Library databases often include a "Cite" feature to make it easier; for other videos you find online, do your best!
Also explore news websites, social media posts, YouTube, TedTalks, etc... a simple internet search should help you locate these sources. Some TedTalks are available in OneSearch (main search box on library website).
Don't forget about DVDs! We have a collection at the library should you need it.
It's likely that you'll have to provide a citation or attribution for images and other content found online. The table and links below can help you sort out which to use and how to do it!
| Citations | Attributions | |
|---|---|---|
| Use with: | Quotes, summaries, paraphrases | Openly licensed content |
| Purpose: | Academic | Legal |
| If you don't: | Plagiarism | Copyright license violation |
| How to: | Follow MLA, APA, or other style guide | Include title, author, URL, and license (no official style guide) |
| Where: | Style guide tells you where to put your citations | Put your attribution in the same place the work is used |
| Applies to: | Copyright, openly licensed, or public domain content | Only openly licensed materials |
This chart used from Citations vs. Attributions presentation by Amy Hofer for Open Oregon Educational Resources is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 international license. It was adapted from Citations vs. Attributions by Quill West, Open Education Project Manager, Pierce Community College, CC-BY 4.0.
