Figure/Image reproduced from a book

You may need to consult more than one section to accurately represent the source used (eg. number of authors and source descriptions)

Entry in reference list
Include a reference for the original source of the figure or image (see book, book chapter, journal article, report , website, etc.).

In text citation
An in text citation is not used. A caption above the figure or image, and note below is used instead.

Multiple sources
If you create your own figure by compiling data from multiple sources, cite each source in the caption.

Caption and note

Caption and note template

Figure X
Descriptive phrase that serves as title and description.
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Note. From/Adapted from Title of Book by Author first initial, Author family name.  Year of publication, Publisher.

Caption and note example

Figure 1
Pre-Roman Italy

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Note. From A History of Rome Down to the Reign of Constantine (p. 2), by M. Cary and H. H. Scullard, 3rd ed. 1975, Macmillan Press. 


Reference list

Reference list template

Author. (Year of publication). Title of book (Edition). Publisher.

Reference list example

Cary, M., & Scullard, H.H. (1975). A history of Rome down to the reign of Constantine. Macmillan Press.


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