Updated: Dec. 18, 2019
To ensure consistency for students, modifications to citation examples are made
only between semesters.
This guide is representative of the 6th edition Publication Manual of APA.
APA examples are not exhaustive and focus on referencing and citations. Assistance from your professor and/or Writing Centre is suggested for clarification.
Users are responsible for interpretation of APA style guidelines and to seek further assistance when necessary.
Effective October 1, 2019.
Georgian will be adopting the 7th edition Publication Manual of APA in September 2020. (posted February 24, 2020)
APA reference page entries for visual images such as photographs, created images and advertisements will usually contain:
What to do if information (such as date or author) is missing for your APA citation.
Learn how to find the author, date, title and publication information.
When citing an image from a website, attempt to use the same basic format as an article or other document. In the example of this National Geographic image, the photographer's name and date are clearly shown, simplifying the process of citing.
Screenshot source: Motohashi, J. (2014). Bright eye. National Geographic photo of the day. Retrieved from http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/japanese-white-eye-cherry-blossom/
Reference page entry:
Motohashi, J. (2014). Bright eye. National Geographic photo of the day. Retrieved from http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-of-the-day/japanese-white-eye-cherry-blossom/
In-text citation:
(Motohashi, 2014)
Note: If the photographer's name is not available, use the image title.
Google Images is a fast and efficient way to search large numbers of images on the web. However, when citing a Google image, you must follow standard APA guidelines. To do so:
Screenshot source: Google Images
To use the first image, click on the image in Google Images. Some of the info about the image may be contained on the Google Images enlarged view page
Screenshot source: Google Images
But be sure to actually visit the webpage that the image appears on - http://therapydogsunited.org/ to look for a date, photographer, etc.
Reference page entry for this image:
How can a therapy dog help? (2014). Therapy Dogs United - About us. Retrieved from http://www.therapydogsunited.org/about_us/
In-text citation:
(Therapy Dogs United, 2014)
A figure may be a chart, graph, photograph, drawing, or any other illustration (APA, 2008).
Reference page entry:
Artist, A. A.. (date work created). Title of work [medium/description]. Retrieved from
Example:
Harris, L. S. (1924). Lake Superior III [Painting]. Retrieved from https://ago.ca/collection/object/agoid.103827
For more information about referring to a figure in your paper, please see the APA manual, 6th edition sections: 5.20 Principles of Figure Use and Construction - 5.30 Figure Checklist. Particular note: 5.21 Types of Figures, 5.23 Figure Legends, 5.29 Photographs and 5.30 Figure Checklist.
Please remember to check with your professor for specific requirements.
You can also cite a poster or printed materials you find on a bulletin board or other location. Here's an example of a poster you might find and want to cite:
Reference page entry:
Stick it to fast food (2014, April). What's in a big mac? Poster presented on bulletin board at Georgian College, Barrie, Ont.
In-text citation:
(Stick it to fast food, 2014)
You can also cite a magazine advertisement. Here's an example of a printed ad you might find and want to cite:
Reference page entry:
Golf Town. (2014, July). Anything for golf. Golf Magazine, 56(7), 63.
In-text citation:
(Golf Town, 2014)
