{"id":40437,"date":"2025-04-18T13:44:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T13:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.famety.com\/blog\/?p=40437"},"modified":"2025-04-18T14:40:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T14:40:05","slug":"how-to-cite-youtube-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.famety.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-youtube-video","title":{"rendered":"How to Cite a YouTube Video"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>YouTube videos are increasingly cited in academic, professional, and online writing, and properly referencing them enhances credibility, prevents plagiarism, and respects content creators. Depending on the context, you may use APA, MLA, or Chicago style\u2014each with its own structure. In APA (7th edition), cite the uploader as the author, include the upload date, title, and URL, using this format: Author, A. A. [Username]. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video]. YouTube. URL. In-text citations include the author and year. Chicago Style uses a different structure for bibliography and footnotes, often starting with the creator\u2019s name, followed by the video title, type, length, post date, and URL. If you\u2019re citing a full YouTube channel instead of a specific video, formats adjust accordingly, and APA uses \u201c(n.d.)\u201d when no date is available. A citation style comparison table shows that while formatting differs, all styles prioritize the video\u2019s title, uploader, and publication details. Accurately citing YouTube content ensures transparency and scholarly integrity, especially as video continues to shape education, media, and research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Citing YouTube Videos Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Citing YouTube videos properly ensures credibility and allows readers to verify your sources. Whether you&#8217;re writing an academic paper, blog post, or professional article, proper attribution avoids plagiarism and respects intellectual property. As video content becomes more prevalent in education and research, citing it accurately is essential for maintaining academic integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Citation Styles Can You Use for YouTube Videos?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your field or institution, you may be required to follow one of several citation styles. The most common ones include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>APA (American Psychological Association)<\/strong> \u2013 often used in social sciences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MLA (Modern Language Association)<\/strong> \u2013 typically used in humanities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chicago Style<\/strong> \u2013 preferred in history and some arts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Harvard &amp; Vancouver<\/strong> \u2013 sometimes used in scientific or health-related disciplines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these has unique formatting rules for citing videos, including how to present the author (or uploader), title, date, and URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cite a YouTube Video in APA Style<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"bestSellListContainer bestByProduct price w-100\">\n    <div class=\"bestSellList best-card\">\n        <div class=\"bestSell-list bestsell nowrap slick-initialized slick-slider\" data-slide=\"12\">\n            <div class=\"slick-list 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When citing a YouTube video in APA 7th edition, it\u2019s important to treat the video as an audiovisual source. You&#8217;ll need details such as the video\u2019s uploader (as author), the upload date, the video title, and its URL. If the real name of the content creator is available, APA recommends listing it before the username.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic APA Format Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To cite a YouTube video in APA (7th edition), use the following format:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Author, A. A. [Username]. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video]. YouTube. URL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the author\u2019s real name is unknown, use the username as the author. If both are available, include both \u2014 the real name first, followed by the username in brackets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example APA Citation for a YouTube Video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how a real citation might look in APA format:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith, J. [TechExplained]. (2023, August 15). How blockchain works [Video]. YouTube. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xyz123<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s no identifiable real name, use the username only:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TechExplained. (2023, August 15). How blockchain works [Video]. YouTube. https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=xyz123<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In-Text APA Citation for a YouTube Video<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For APA in-text citations, use the author\u2019s name and the year of publication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Parenthetical citation:<\/strong> (Smith, 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Narrative citation:<\/strong> According to Smith (2023), blockchain technology&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If no author name is available, use the username in place of the author.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cite a YouTube Video in Chicago Style<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Chicago Manual of Style is commonly used in history, business, and fine arts disciplines. There are two citation systems within Chicago: <strong>Notes and Bibliography<\/strong> (often used in humanities) and <strong>Author-Date<\/strong> (used in sciences). Here, we\u2019ll focus on the Notes and Bibliography system for citing YouTube videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chicago Bibliography Format<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the bibliography, a YouTube video citation generally looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creator\u2019s Last Name, First Name. \u201cTitle of Video.\u201d YouTube video, video length. Posted Month Day, Year. URL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smith, John. \u201cHow Volcanoes Erupt.\u201d YouTube video, 5:47. Posted January 10, 2023.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=example\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=example<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The creator&#8217;s real name (if known) is listed first. If unknown, use the uploader&#8217;s username in place of the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chicago Footnote Format with Example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Format:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creator\u2019s First Name Last Name, \u201cTitle of Video,\u201d <em>YouTube video<\/em>, video length, posted Month Day, Year, URL.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>John Smith, \u201cHow Volcanoes Erupt,\u201d <em>YouTube video<\/em>, 5:47, posted January 10, 2023,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=example\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=example<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This format is typically used in footnotes or endnotes for research papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Cite a YouTube Channel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When citing an entire YouTube channel rather than a specific video, the citation format changes slightly depending on the style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Channel Name:<\/strong> Always write the channel name as it appears on YouTube.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Creator or Username:<\/strong> Use the full name of the content creator if available. If not, the username is sufficient.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table: Citation Format Comparison (APA vs MLA vs Chicago)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a quick comparison of how to cite a YouTube video in different styles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Style<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Format Example<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>APA<\/strong><\/td><td>National Geographic. (2022, March 10). <em>Exploring the Deep Ocean<\/em> [Video]. YouTube. URL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>MLA<\/strong><\/td><td>\u201cExploring the Deep Ocean.\u201d <em>YouTube<\/em>, uploaded by National Geographic, 10 Mar. 2022, URL.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Chicago<\/strong><\/td><td>National Geographic. \u201cExploring the Deep Ocean.\u201d YouTube video, 5:47. Posted March 10, 2022. URL.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This table helps you quickly distinguish between each citation style\u2019s format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like this article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.famety.com\/blog\/how-to-change-your-youtube-url\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Change Your YouTube URL<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>YouTube videos are increasingly cited in academic, professional, and online writing, and properly referencing them enhances credibility, prevents plagiarism, and respects content creators. Depending on the context, you may use APA, MLA, or Chicago style\u2014each with its own structure. 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