1. Author: The creator of the item. There can be more than one author for an item. On some websites, like online encyclopedias, an item may not have an author.
2. Title: The name of the source or item.
If you create a picture, give it a name. Make sure the title describes the picture.
(Example: You take a photograph of the Parthenon in Nashville. A title that makes sense would be “Parthenon in Nashville”. A title that does NOT make sense would be “My Awesome Vacation!!!”.)
If you did not create the item and there is no title, call it Untitled.
3. Source Type: A source can be a website, book, photograph, video, newspaper, magazine, letter, interview, song, or artwork.
4. Date: The year that the source was created, copyrighted, or last updated.
On a website, look for the date at the bottom of the page or on the "About Us" page.
In a book, look for the date on the back of the title page.
If you can't find the date, leave it blank.
Correct format for citation
Author (if given), Title, source type, date.
*The title should be italicized. If you handwrite the citation, underline the Title instead.
Author, Title, Source Type, Date.
Example: Robert E. Corlew, Tennessee: The Volunteer State, Book, 2008.
Title, Source Type, Date.
Example: Tennessee History for Kids, Website, 2013.
How to Cite a Photograph from a Website
Photographer's Name OR Name of Website, Photograph Title, Source Type, Date Created or Retrieved.
Example: Image Quest, Skyscraper, Photograph, 2013.
Photographer, Image Title, Source Type.
Example: Melissa Powers, Parthenon in Nashville, Photograph, 2012.
How to Cite Non-photo Image (artwork, clip art, etc.)
Name of Source, Image Title, Source Type, Date Created or Retrieved.
Example: Image Quest, Puppy, Artwork, 2013.
Author (if known), Untitled, Source Type, Date.
Example: John Doe, Untitled, Painting, 2010.
Title, Film Studio or Distributor, Source Type, Date.
Examples:
TV Show:
Mythbusters, Discovery, Television, 2011.
Feature Film/Movie:
Toy Story, Disney, Film, 1995.
Online Video:
Gangnam Style, YouTube, Video, 2012.