All facts, stats, and ideas from outside sources must be credited for all creative formats. Follow these guidelines to maintain credibility and showcase your research skills!
| Format | Requirements | Citation Options |
|---|---|---|
| Slide Show (5-7 slides) |
APA format for in-text citations or superscripts. Include a "Sources" slide at the end. |
Option 1: In-text citations (Author, Year) Option 2: Superscript numbers¹ with reference list |
| Infographic | Cite thoroughly, but APA not required. Space and clarity are priorities. |
Option 1: "Sources" section at bottom with "Author (Year)" Option 2: Superscript numbers¹ with sources list |
| Poster (Drawn or Digital) |
Cite thoroughly, but APA not required. Visual design prioritizes brevity. |
Option 1: "Sources" box in corner with "Author (Year)" Option 2: Superscript numbers¹ with source list in corner |
| Comic Strip | Cite thoroughly, but APA not required. Limited space due to storytelling format. |
Option 1: "Sources" note on final panel with "Author (Year)" Option 2: Superscript numbers¹ in speech bubbles with source list |
| Short Paper (2-3 pages) |
APA format for in-text citations with "References" section at end. |
In-text: (Author, Year) References section: Full APA citation format |
Use APA format for in-text citations or superscripts throughout. Include a "Sources" slide at the end.
Cite as (Author, Year), e.g., (Goffman, 1959), then list full references in APA format on the final slide.
Use small superscript numbers1 next to facts, then list full references in APA format on the final slide.
If choosing this option, number your sources appropriately.
Slide Content:
"According to symbolic interactionism, people create meaning through their interactions with others (Goffman, 1959)."
Final Slide - References:
Goffman, E. (1959). The presentation of self in everyday life. Doubleday.
Pew Research Center. (2023). Social media use in 2023. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2023/...
Cite thoroughly, but APA is not needed—space is tight, so clarity matters most.
Include a small "Sources" section at the bottom, e.g., "Author (Year)" (Durkheim, 1897) or "Website, Year" (World Inequality Database, 2023).
Use superscript numbers1 next to stats/facts, then list sources at the bottom (e.g., 1 U.S. Census Bureau, 2022).
Infographic Content:
"72% of Americans used social media in 20231"
Sources Section:
1 Pew Research Center, 2023
2 U.S. Census Bureau, 2022
3 World Inequality Database, 2023
Cite thoroughly, but APA is not needed—visual design prioritizes brevity and impact.
Add a "Sources" box in a corner, e.g., "Author (Year)" (Goffman, 1959) or "Website, Year" (Pew Research Center, 2023).
Place superscript numbers1 by facts, with a small source list in a corner (e.g., 1 Durkheim, 1897).
Poster Content:
"Social class remains one of the strongest predictors of educational achievement1"
Sources Box:
1 National Center for Education Statistics, 2023
2 Bourdieu, 1984
Image: Unsplash
Cite thoroughly, but APA is not needed—storytelling format limits space for formal citations.
Add a small "Sources" note on the final panel or back, e.g., "Author (Year)" (Goffman, 1959) or "Website, Year" (Pew Research Center, 2023).
Use superscript numbers1 in speech bubbles, then list sources in a note (e.g., 1 U.S. Census Bureau, 2022).
Comic Speech Bubble:
"Did you know that 68% of Americans use Facebook?1"
Sources Note (Final Panel):
1 Pew Research Center, 2023
2 World Inequality Database, 2023
Character designs inspired by Scott McCloud, 1993
Use APA format for in-text citations and a "References" section at the end.
Cite as (Author, Year), e.g., (Durkheim, 1897).
List full citations, e.g., Durkheim, E. (1897). Suicide: A study in sociology. Free Press.
Paper Content:
Durkheim (1897) argued that suicide rates were influenced by social factors rather than individual psychology. Recent studies support this view, showing correlations between economic downturns and increased suicide rates (Pew Research Center, 2023).
References Section:
Durkheim, E. (1897). Suicide: A study in sociology. Free Press.
Pew Research Center. (2023). Economic factors and mental health. https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2023/...
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