How to Cite
Audiovisual Media in an APA References List
The 7th edition of the Publication Manual for the
American
Psychological Association explains how to cite
audiovisual media. See pages 342-344 in section 10.12-10.14,
Audiovisual Media. In case you do not own a
copy of the
manual, here is the basic information you need
to cite images.
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Audiovisual media include motion
pictures; audio or television broadcasts
(including podcasts); and
static objects such as maps, artwork,
or photos.
List the primary contributors in the author position and use parentheses to identify their contribution. 100. Map retrieved online Lewis County Geographic Information Services (Cartographer). (2002). Population density, 2000 U.S. Census
[Demographic
map]. Retrieved from
http://www.co.lewis.au/publicworks/maps/
Demographics/census-pop-dens_2000.pdf |
The map example
above shows you how to cite media found online. Here are
two examples of how to cite
artwork found in a physical location.
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97.
& 101. Work
of art or photograph
Weber, J. (1992). Toward freedom [Outdoor mural]. Sherman Oaks, CA. Newkirk, K. (2006). Gainer (part II). Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL. |
You
can use citations machines
(see below). Please keep in mind that citation
machines do not
know if you are entering correct information or if you are
entering it
in the correct location. Always double check your work.
Automatic APA Citations
https://www.lib.ncsu.edu/citationbuilder/
https://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite/?
(Note: If you use an article from the school’s online
library, you must choose “yes” to the question
“Was
the resource found using a database?”)
Sample Citations
A variety of web sites provide citation formats for the various types of sources you will encounter. Perhaps the best list of citation formats on the web is provided by UMGC's library: https://libguides.umgc.edu/apa-examples. The UMGC librararians are also available 24-7 to assist UMGC faculty and staff with citation-related questions: https://libanswers.umgc.edu/ask