How to Cite an Image in American Sociological Association (ASA)
In ASA cite an image with the creator, the year, a title or description, the medium, and the repository or website with a Retrieved access date and URL. The in-text citation uses the creator and year, or the title when no creator is named.
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How to cite an image in ASA step by step
- Creator. Give the artist or photographer as the author; if unknown, begin with the title or a description.
- Year. Provide the year the image was created or published.
- Title or describe. Use the formal title or a short description for an untitled work.
- Medium and repository. Note the medium and name the archive, museum, or website holding the image.
- Retrieval and URL. For an online image, add a Retrieved access date with the full URL.
ASA image citation format
ASA orders an image as creator, year, title or description, medium, and repository, with a Retrieved access date for online items. The worked example shows the online image form.
Common image citation variations
How do I cite an image with no creator in ASA?
Begin with the title or a description and use it as the in-text anchor, then give the year, the repository, and the Retrieved URL.
How do I cite a chart or infographic in ASA?
Name the producing organization as the creator, the year, the title, the source, and the Retrieved access date with the URL.
How do I cite a figure reproduced from another study in ASA?
Cite the source the figure came from and add a credit line under the figure, with the full entry in the reference list.
How do I cite a historical photograph from an archive in ASA?
Give the photographer if named or a description if not, the year, the holding archive, and the Retrieved URL or collection identifier.
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Image citation FAQ
Does an image need a creator in ASA?
Not always. When no creator is named, start with the title or a description and use that as the in-text anchor.
Does ASA add a retrieval date for online images?
Yes. An online image takes a Retrieved access date along with the URL.