Anyone using PolicyMap should feel free to incorporate PolicyMap maps, tables, data, and reports in their work.
We ask that you cite us as “Source: www.policymap.com” and keep the URL link in place if the citation is being used in a web-based product. If you export maps, tables, or reports and embed them in your work, please do not remove any logos or trademarks.
How to create the link for your map:
To generate a link to a specific map for your citation, click on the share button in the upper right-hand corner.
Next, click "Copy to clipboard" and then paste the link into your citation.
For academic and research publications, please follow one of the citation methods below:
Using APA Style
Format:
- Data Source. Table Title [format]. Data date. PolicyMap. permalink URL. (date accessed).
Examples:
- FCC Broadband Deployment Data. Availability of residential fiber to the end user (fiber optic) internet access in 2017. PolicyMap. https://plcy.mp/4NW2zSv. (29 September 2018).
- CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Estimated percent of adults reporting to eat five or more servings of fruit/vegetables per day in 2013. PolicyMap. https://plcy.mp/q5z52ZM. (29 September 2016).
Using Chicago Style
Format:
- Title of map, dates. PolicyMap, permalink URL (based on data from <identify data source>; date accessed).
Examples:
- Availability of residential fiber to the end user (fiber optic) internet access in 2017. PolicyMap, https://plcy.mp/4NW2zSv (based on data from FCC Broadband Deployment Data; Accessed 29 September 2018).
- Estimated percent of adults reporting to eat five or more servings of fruit/vegetables per day in 2013. PolicyMap, https://plcy.mp/q5z52ZM (based on data from CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; Accessed 29 September 2016).
Using MLA Style
Format:
- Title of map, dates. Map. PolicyMap, permalink URL (based on data from <identify data source>; date accessed).
Examples:
- Availability of residential fiber to the end user (fiber optic) internet access in 2017. PolicyMap, https://plcy.mp/4NW2zSv (based on data from FCC Broadband Deployment Data; accessed Sept 29 2018).
- Estimated percent of adults reporting to eat five or more servings of fruit/vegetables per day in 2013. PolicyMap, https://plcy.mp/q5z52ZM 29 September 2016. (based on data from CDC Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System; accessed Sept 29 2016).
Using AMA Style
Format:
- Title of map. PolicyMap. URL. Date Accessed.
Examples:
- Availability of residential fiber to the end user (fiber optic) internet access in 2017. PolicyMap. https://plcy.mp/4NW2zSv. Accessed September 29, 2018.
- Estimated percent of adults reporting to eat five or more servings of fruit/vegetables per day in 2013. PolicyMap. https://plcy.mp/q5z52ZM. Accessed September 29, 2016.