Using media files, such as image, audio or video files without citing them

Review the scenario below and Test Your Knowledge.

Scenario
Tommy Triton is almost done with his paper about the hardships of families during the Great Depression, but a picture on the cover sheet would add the final touch it needs. Tommy finds the perfect photograph on the Internet. He copies and pastes it into his document, but doesn't cite the image in his bibliography.

Has Tommy committed plagiarism? He sure has. Although it's easy to copy and paste images from the Internet, someone else has created the image and deserves the credit. Remember, all sources used for your research paper must be cited. In addition, check the style manual required for your class to correctly cite any type of media you use in your paper.

Practice what you've learned about Media Files.  Click your answer.

You've written a research paper about the rise of eating disorders in teenage boys. You've included photos from magazine and newspaper articles; however, you didn't include any information from these articles, just the photos. Do you need to cite the photos?

• Yes.

  Correct! Good job! Be sure to cite your media sources according to the style manual required for your class.

• No.

  Incorrect. Remember, you must cite all your sources whether they are text or media. To cite your media sources correctly, follow the style manual required for your class.