Using Free License Images in Research to Enhance Clarity and Visual Appeal

Introduction

Including images in research could improve the clarity of information and its impact on the reader. The author can include photos of people, processes, graphs, and statistics captured in the photograph. When considering the legality of the use of images, it is essential to consider the treatment of copyright and the fair use of resources by the author. The images used in my work are taken from the Unsplash platform, which provides a large selection of free photos available for download.

 Person holding a pencil near a laptop computer by Scott Graham on Unsplash
Figure 1. Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash (Unsplash, n.d.-a)

The use of this image is legal, as it is taken from the platform Unsplash, which provides the opportunity for unrestricted use of resources. This resource can increase the reader’s attention to the work and provide a better understanding of the information provided. The same applies to the graphics attached below.

Foto von Georgia de Lotz auf Unsplash
Figure 2. Photo by Georgia de Lotz on Unsplash (Unsplash, n.d.-b)
Foto von krakenimages auf Unsplash
Figure 3. Photo by krakenimages on Unsplash (Unsplash, n.d.-c)

The use of this image is also legal as it belongs to the Unsplash platform. This image’s utilization attracts the reader’s attention and adds to the work of interactive, distracting from the hard-to-perceive information. Adding a graph below can help to make statistics more visible and shift the reader’s focus to accurate data.

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Figure 4. Photo by Chris Liverani on Unsplash (Unsplash, n.d.-d)

Under the Unsplash license, images from this platform can be used for commercial and non-commercial purposes in different contexts that people need. At the same time, permission from the photographer is not required, as authors publish their works for the service. If the photographs comply with the license and do not infringe any other copyright, they are considered legal for use in scientific and research works.

The Benefits of Illustrating Research with Images

There are several advantages of using images and graphics in research. A visual presentation of data must accompany my work on describing effective marketing. This approach will help the reader understand complex information, as more accurate data can be seen on the graph. In addition, the use of suitable images makes the work visually more attractive. Thus, the monotony of the text will be broken, and the reader’s impressions will be improved after visual rest.

Conclusion

In conclusion, using various types of images in research can be helpful and legitimate when using services correctly. The author must respect copyright, which states anyone can legally use materials from the Unsplash platform. Including bright images in the work contributes to a more efficient research presentation, making the text more visually attractive.

References

Unsplash. (n.d.-a). Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash. Unsplash.com. Web.

Unsplash. (n.d.-b). Photo by Georgia de Lotz on Unsplash. Unsplash.com. Web.

Unsplash. (n.d.-c). Photo by krakenimages on Unsplash. Unsplash.com. Web.

Unsplash. (n.d.-d). Photo by Chris Liverani on Unsplash. Unsplash.com. Web.

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