Proper citations

Now that you are aware of which materials can be reused and under what conditions, it is crucial to understand how to do so in a proper and respectful manner. Properly citing and attributing the original sources not only ensures compliance with copyright laws but also acknowledges the contributions of the creators.

A proper citation includes four things:

1. The title (or a description) of the material
2. The name of the original creator
3. The license under which the material was re-used (including a weblink if applicable)
4. The source (with a direct weblink if applicable)

For example, for the image above a proper citation would be:

Title: Creative commons license spectrum

Creator: Shaddim
License: CC By 4.0
Source: Wikipedia - creative commons licenses

Or, in-line, Creative commons license spectrum by Shaddim, licensed under CC By 4.0 

Other examples of good citing practices are:

• Amsterdam by Adrien Olichon, licensed under unsplash license
• Starry night by Vincent van Gogh, public domain
  
• Selfie by <your name>, own material
• My baby photo by <your parents' names>, used with permission