Answered By: Chris Sheetz Last Updated: May 07, 2025 Views: 63060
This depends on which citation style you are using. Below are examples for both MLA and APA style.
MLA: YouTube Video
Video and audio sources need to be documented using the same basic guidelines for citing print sources in MLA style. Include as much descriptive information as necessary to help readers understand the type and nature of the source you are citing. If the author’s name is the same as the uploader, only cite the author once. If the author is different from the uploaded, cite the author’s name before the title.
“8 Hot Dog Gadgets put to the Test.” YouTube, uploaded by Crazy Russian Hacker, 6 Jun. 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBlpjSEtELs.
McGonigal, Jane. “Gaming and Productivity.” YouTube, uploaded by Big Think, 3 July 2012, www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkdzy9bWW3E.
APA: Blog (Weblog) and Video Blog Post
Include the title of the message and the URL. Please note that titles for items in online communities (e.g. blogs, newsgroups, forums) are not italicized. If the author’s name is not available, provide the screen name.
J Dean. (2008, May 7). When the self emerges: Is that me in the mirror? [Web log comment]. Retrieved from http://www.spring.org.uk/the1sttransport
Psychology Video Blog #3 [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqM90eQi5-M
Links & Files
- Excelsior OWL: MLA Images & Multimedia (Expand Online Video) Opens in new window
- MLA Style Center: How do I cite an online video? Opens in new window
- Excelsior OWL: APA Television, Film, & Other Media (Expand YouTube Video or Other Streaming Video) Opens in new window
- APA Style: YouTube Video References Opens in new window
- LibGuide: APA Style Guide (Choose Webpages, etc. - YouTube) Opens in new window
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