How to Cite an Image in Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
To cite an image in IEEE, name the creator, give the image title in quotation marks or a description, add the year, name the repository or source, and add Accessed and Available with the URL when online. A reproduced image is usually labeled Fig. with a number and credited.
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How to cite an image in IEEE step by step
- Name the creator. Give the artist, photographer, or designer as the author of the image.
- Give a title or description. Quote the image title, or supply a short bracketed description for an untitled image.
- Add the year. State the year the image was created or published.
- Name the repository. Identify the archive, museum, or database holding the image.
- Add Accessed and Available. For an online image, write Accessed with the date and Available with the URL.
- Label it as a figure. When you reproduce the image, label it Fig. with a number and credit the source in the caption.
IEEE image citation format
An IEEE image reference opens with a bracketed number, then creator, quoted title or description, year, repository, and Accessed date with Available URL when online. A reproduced image is numbered Fig. and credited in its caption.
Common image citation variations
How do I cite an image with no creator in IEEE?
Begin with the quoted title or a bracketed description, then the year, repository, and the Available URL. The holding institution can act as the source.
How do I credit a reproduced figure in IEEE?
Label it Fig. with a number, credit the source in the caption, and add a matching bracketed reference. Reuse may also need permission.
How do I cite a diagram or schematic image in IEEE?
Cite the source it came from, often a paper or datasheet, label it as a numbered figure, and credit it in the caption.
Do I need Accessed and Available for an online image in IEEE?
Yes. Online images take Accessed with the date and Available with the URL, like other web sources in IEEE.
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Image citation FAQ
Are images labeled Fig. in IEEE?
When reproduced in your paper they are numbered figures labeled Fig. and credited in the caption, with a matching reference.
What if an image has no title in IEEE?
Use a short bracketed description in place of a title so the reference still identifies the image.