Images Research Guide
Learn how to find, create, cite, and use images in papers and presentations.
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Finding, Using and Citing Images Tutorial
In the Finding, Using & Citing Images self-guided tutorial, students learn how to find the best images for their topic, analyze images for effectiveness and credibility, and are introduced to MLA and attribution citation styles for images. This tutorial takes approximately 30 minutes and includes knowledge check questions to check for understanding of the content.
For Students
- Finding, Using & Citing Images Tutorial Access the Finding, Using & Citing Images Tutorial here.
- Optional: Finding, Using & Citing Images ActivityThis short exercise will take you through the steps of finding, using and citing the best images to use in your paper.
For Instructors - Import the Tutorial to Your Canvas Course
- Finding, Using & Citing Images Tutorial (Canvas Commons Module)Instructors can import the Finding, Using & Citing Images Tutorial into their Canvas course as a Canvas module from Commons. You can import directly from the link above (make sure you're signed into your Cal Poly account) or you can search for the title of the module on Canvas Commons: "Finding, Using & Citing Images". You have the option to have students complete the tutorial as a graded assignment, an ungraded assignment, or a page.
Finding Data Tutorial and Notebook
In this self-guided tutorial, students learn search strategies for finding data and visualizations.
- Finding Data TutorialThis tutorial takes approximately 30 minutes and includes knowledge check questions to check for understanding of the content.
- Finding Data Research NotebookPractice finding data and visualizations on your topic using this guided worksheet.
Visit the Introduction to Data Visualization research guide for more help or book an appointment with a peer instructor to get help with your project.