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Citing Sources in Digital Assignments: Citing in Digital Assignments - Overview

Citing Sources in Digital Assignments: Overview

What is a digital assignment?

Digital assignments come in a variety of format and include presentation slides, infographics, websites, blogs, videos, social media posts, and podcasts. They can also include other digital work that is created instead of traditional text-based research assignments such as essays.

 

Do I have to use APA and MLA to cite my sources in digital assignments?

The APA and MLA publication manuals contain guidelines for citing your sources in traditional text-based research assignments such as essays, but not digital assignments. 

Unless your instructor specifically tells you that you must use formal APA or MLA citation style when citing sources in your digital assignments, you may choose to cite your sources by following Seneca Libraries recommendations.
 

Always confirm assignment expectations with your instructor first.

Legal Requirements (Copyright Law)

What am I legally required to cite in my digital assignment?

According to the Copyright Act (section 29.21(1)(b)), you must cite the sources that you used in your digital assignment by citing two things:

  1. the creator (if available), and
  2. where you found the item (e.g., the hyperlink to the source)

 

What kinds of images am I legally allowed to use in my digital assignment?

According to section 29.21 of the Copyright Act, you must make sure that all images and content that you use in your assignments are allowed to be copied and used in coursework.

For sources of free images, see Finding Free Images, Audio & Video with the Seneca Sandbox. For copyright questions please contact the Copyright Team at: theservicehub@senecapolytechnic.ca.

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