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Copyright Guidance on ETD

Electronic Theses & Dissertations (ETD)

Tables, Figures, Illustrations

Re-using previously published tables, figures, and illustrations often require unique citations and formatting. Always consult with a Research & Learning Librarian for advice on how to cite these types of items. Tables and figures should include the figure title, followed by a permission statement and the complete citation for the original publication. Illustrations, photos, and artwork may have different requirements, so you need to contact a research librarian.

Example figure citation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1. Retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in patients. Reprinted with permission from Gan Y-J, Fang A-W, Liu C, Liu B-J, Yang F-M, Guan J-T, et al. Elevated Plasma Levels of Drebrin in Glaucoma Patients with Neurodegeneration. Frontiers in Neuroscience. 2019;13(326).

Labels for figures usually appear below the figure. The labels should follow consistent style guidance from a relevant manual/handbook and the KUMC Office of Graduate Studies.