How to Cite an Image in Council of Science Editors (CSE)
To cite an image in CSE name-year, name the creator, add the year, give the image title or a description, name the repository or source, and add a medium designator with the URL and accessed date when online. A reproduced image is numbered as a figure and credited.
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How to cite an image in CSE step by step
- Name the creator. Give the artist, photographer, or illustrator as the author of the image.
- Add the year. State the year the image was created or published right after the creator.
- Give a title or description. Use the image title, or a short bracketed description for an untitled image.
- Name the repository. Identify the archive, museum, or database that holds the image.
- Add medium, URL, and accessed date. For an online image, add a medium designator, the URL, and the date you accessed it.
- Number it as a figure. When you reproduce the image, present it as a numbered figure and credit the source in the legend.
CSE image citation format
A CSE name-year image reference runs creator, year, title or description, repository, and the medium designator with URL and accessed date when online. A reproduced image is numbered as a figure and credited in its legend.
Common image citation variations
How do I cite an image with no creator in CSE?
Begin with the title or a bracketed description, add the year, then the repository and URL. The holding institution can act as the source.
How do I credit a reproduced figure in CSE?
Present it as a numbered figure, credit the source in the legend, and add a matching name-year reference. Reuse may need permission.
How do I cite a micrograph or scientific image in CSE?
Cite the source it came from, often a journal article or database, present it as a numbered figure, and credit it in the legend.
Do I need an accessed date for an online image in CSE?
Yes. Online images take a medium designator and an accessed date so the version you used is recorded.
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Image citation FAQ
Are images numbered as figures in CSE?
When reproduced in your paper they are numbered figures credited in the legend, with a matching name-year reference.
What if an image has no title in CSE?
Use a short bracketed description in place of a title so the reference still identifies the image.