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Research Guides@Tufts

Multimedia Production Guide

for the Digital Design Studio at Tisch Library

Citations by type

When quoting from a source in your podcast, you can verbally mention the source during the episode and then include detailed information in your show notes. A common phrase when quoting from a source is "according to…".

Tips

  • Name the source clearly. Always state the name of the expert, study, or publication before saying "according to" so the listener knows who is being referenced.
  • Keep it brief. Don't overcomplicate the phrase; simply say "according to" followed by the source name.
  • Use relevant sources. Make sure the sources you cite are credible and relevant to the topic at hand.
  • Consider context. If you are discussing a complex issue, you may need to provide more context around the quote to ensure clarity and build trust with your listeners.

Example

"According to a recent study published in the Journal of Health Psychology, regular exercise can significantly improve mental wellbeing."

Production credits

Don't forget to include these components at the end of your podcast: 

  • Individual credits - If you are working as a group, you should include each individual and their respective role in the production. If you partnered with any individuals or organizations outside the class at any stage of the process you should also include their name in the credits. 
  • Purpose - A short statement such as, “This podcast was produced for [course name] at Tufts University in [semester, year]”.

Determining when to include citations in a video is context dependent and can include citing your sources when it appears on screen, citing your sources at the end of the video in the credits or a combination of both.

Citing a source in the video

Citing your source as it's playing helps your audience identify the origin and credibility of the information in real time, for example, knowing where statistics, infographics, or news clips you are using came from.  You can add this source information using lower thirds.

Tips

  • Clarity: Keep the source information concise and readable, often including just the author's name and publication title. Include a background color to facilitate legibility.
  • Placement: Position the source text ensuring it doesn't obstruct important visuals.
  • Timing: Display the source information for a sufficient duration to allow viewers to register it, often appearing alongside the relevant content.

Citing a source at the end of the video

For information where the source material isn't relevant to your audiences comprehension of the topic at hand, you can add your citations at the end of the video in a title card using the format your professor has selected. Background music is one example of media that you might choose to display at the end of your video since knowing the source while the music is playing might be distracting to your audience.

Production credits

Don't forget to include these components at the end of your podcast:

  • Individual credits - If you are working as a group, you should include each individual and their respective role in the production. If you partnered with any individuals or organizations outside the class at any stage of the process you should also include their name in the credits. These can be on a text slide at the end of your video.
  • Purpose - A short statement such as, “This podcast was produced for [course name] at Tufts University in [semester, year]”.

When creating a multimedia storymap, there are number of ways to cite your sources.

In text citations might include:

  • Images: Either cite your source as a caption or an attribution function.
  • Videos: Add your citation below the embedded video.
  • Alt text: add image descriptions to help those using screen readers
  • Hyperlinks: provide your readers quick access to the sources you cite.

At the bottom of your storymap, add a new text content block to list all your sources following the format instructed by your professor.

Make sure to also include these components in the footer of your Storymap:

  • Individual credits - If you are working as a group, you should include each individual and their respective role in the production. If you partnered with any individuals or organizations outside the class at any stage of the process you should also include their name in the credits. 
  • Purpose - A short statement such as, “This podcast was produced for [course name] at Tufts University in [semester, year]”.