How to Cite a Video in APA: YouTube, TED Talks, and More
Complete guide to citing videos in APA 7th edition. Includes examples for YouTube videos, TED talks, films, and online videos.
Citation Format
Author, A. A. [Username]. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video]. Platform. URLExample
Smith, J. A. [ResearchMethods]. (2024, January 15). How to Write a Literature Review [Video]. YouTube. https://youtube.com/watch?v=exampleImportant Notes
- Include the uploader's real name if available, or username in brackets
- For YouTube, use [Video] after the title
- Include the platform name (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
- Always include the URL
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