Format
Citation–sequence and citation–name
Creator (if any). Title [video]. Channel or producer; Date posted. Length. URL
Name–year
Creator (or title). Date posted. Title [video]. Channel or producer. Length. URL
Examples
YouTube video
Citation–sequence / citation–name
North America’s marine protected areas: protecting marine life [video]. Commission for Environmental Cooperation; 2012 Jun 7. 2:30 min. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znc_kW3D9xA
Name–year
North America’s marine protected areas: protecting marine life [video]. 2012 Jun 7. Commission for Environmental Cooperation. 2:30 min. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znc_kW3D9xA
In-text (name–year): (North America’s . . . 2012) · In-text (numbered): ¹ or (1)
Tips for citing a youtube video
- Add “[video]” after the title. If no individual creator is named, start with the title.
- Use the channel or producing organization as the publisher.
- The running time is optional but helpful.
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