The image databases listed here are some of the largest , highest-quality image databases available. All have extensive coverage of visual materials relevant to multiple disciplines. Read the sites' copyright information before attempting to download and use an image.
Images must be cited like all other resources.The citation should be accessible in the context of the image's use (within a Powerpoint presentation, on a web page, in a paper, etc.).
Image citations should include the following information at a minimum:
Citations can be formatted according to the citation style you are using.
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