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Citing and Writing Help

Research at the university level can be intimidating. If you have questions about how to find information, our librarians are always ready to help, but sometimes it is good to have a written explanation that lets you see the big picture and learn at your own pace. These guides introduce concepts that may help you understand research assignments and learn to find good sources.

Citing Images

Examples from the following websites should help you cite images used in presentations and papers:

EasyBib (MLA)
Use "All 59 options" tab to generate an image citation. Access MLA and APA citation eBooks by selecting the "Citation Guide" tab.
Colgate Visual Resources Library (MLA, Chicago, APA)
CAA (Art Bulletin Style Guide)
ARTstor Help
Exporting Citations from ARTstor (Video)
Turabian Citation Style: Quick Guide, University of Chicago Press
Follow parenthetical citation [P] and reference list entry [R] examples.

Find a Journal

Use the LIST OF JOURNALS when you know the name of a journal or magazine.

Art Research Databases

Oxford Art Online
Information about artists, art forms, and terminology from the Grove Dictionary of Art and other sources.
Art Full Text
An index of journals and magazine in art from 1984 to present.
Academic Search Complete
A multi-disciplinary database of journals, magazines, book chapters, and government reports.
JSTOR
Full-text from 1,300 academic journals, plus historical pamphlets and primary sources. Most content is archival (1834 to 5 years ago), with current content for 200 journals.
ARTstor
Digital library of images in art, architecture, the humanities, and social sciences. (Images).
Project MUSE
Electronic journals in the humanities and the social sciences.
Pop Culture Universe - Articles
Articles on American popular culture from 1900 to the present.
ArticleFirst
An index of journals and magazines in every field of study.