{"id":23614,"date":"2022-07-19T07:54:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=23614"},"modified":"2022-07-19T07:54:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T07:54:20","slug":"how-to-cite-a-youtube-video-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-youtube-video-2","title":{"rendered":"How to Cite a YouTube Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a703500737a3\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a703500737a3\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a703500737a3\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-youtube-video-2\/#How_to_Cite_a_YouTube_Video\" title=\"How to Cite a YouTube Video\">How to Cite a YouTube Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-youtube-video-2\/#APA\" title=\"APA\">APA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-youtube-video-2\/#MLA\" title=\"MLA\">MLA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-youtube-video-2\/#Chicago\" title=\"Chicago\">Chicago<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-youtube-video-2\/#Harvard\" title=\"Harvard\">Harvard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-youtube-video-2\/#Using_a_screen_name_to_cite_a_YouTube_video\" title=\"Using a screen name to cite a YouTube video\">Using a screen name to cite a YouTube video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-cite-a-youtube-video-2\/#Using_a_timestamp_to_cite_a_YouTube_comment\" title=\"Using a timestamp to cite a YouTube comment\">Using a timestamp to cite a YouTube comment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Cite_a_YouTube_Video\"><\/span>How to Cite a YouTube Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>To cite a YouTube video, follow the guidelines for APA, MLA, Chicago, and Harvard styles. First, capitalize the screen name and link to the video&#8217;s source. Second, use a capitalization of the author&#8217;s name. The third rule is to include the URL and provide proper attribution. You can consult your professor for specific guidelines and formatting requirements. Brightspace courses provide academic support.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"APA\"><\/span>APA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The APA style manual states that the creator of a YouTube video must be cited in its own works. As such, a video citation needs to follow the following guidelines: list the creator&#8217;s real surname, followed by a comma, followed by the video&#8217;s name, or its screen name in parentheses. Include the year in parentheses, as well as the full numerical day and month. List the video&#8217;s title, in italics with no period, and include the website or channel that the video is hosted on.<\/p>\n<p>When citing a YouTube video, it is important to note that the creator of the video is not necessarily the one who uploaded it. APA style requires the uploader of a video to be listed in the author position so that the reader can locate the video easily. The name of the channel should also be cited, as the real name of the uploader is not always known. The name of the YouTube channel is not included in the APA style citation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MLA\"><\/span>MLA<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you write an MLA citation for a YouTube video, the creator&#8217;s name should be included in quotation marks. Along with the creator&#8217;s name, you should also include the name of the website or channel that uploaded the video, as well as the date the video was uploaded. Finally, you must include the URL of the YouTube video. However, some instructors may prefer a different format. It is important to follow the instructor&#8217;s guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>To properly cite a YouTube video, you should first list the creator. Using the creator&#8217;s name, including any organization or username, should be in the first element. Then, you should list the full title of the video. While you may have multiple videos, you should include each one in a separate line. Make sure to include both the title and the date the video was posted. When citing a YouTube video, you should cite the creator&#8217;s name at the beginning of the citation, as it will help avoid any confusion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chicago\"><\/span>Chicago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to cite YouTube videos in your essay, you should know the proper format for citing these online videos. Chicago style requires you to label YouTube videos in the text. The title of the video, its author, and the date it was posted should be included. If you are using the notes-bibliography style, you should include the name of the brand and author in quotation marks. When citing a YouTube video, be sure to include the full URL of the video in your reference list.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to cite a YouTube video in your paper, you need to include it in the bibliography and in-text citation. The creator of the original source might not have uploaded the video to YouTube. You can also use the YouTube user&#8217;s username as an author in the Chicago style citation. The name of the channel should be used in both the text and the bibliography. It is also acceptable to cite a YouTube video by a YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Harvard\"><\/span>Harvard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In a Harvard-style paper, you can cite a YouTube video as a source, if you follow the proper format. The citation format is similar to APA, but you should note that the Harvard style differs slightly from that of the APA. The first step is to find the video details, such as the video title, author, upload date, and URL. This information can be found underneath the video, or you can copy the link directly from the address bar of your browser. Alternatively, you can use the YouTube app to copy the URL.<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to cite a YouTube video in a paper. The most common way is to include the title of the video, the author, and the date it was published. The author of the video should also be cited, along with the URL, which should be included in the reference list. Depending on the style of your paper, you can include a video&#8217;s time stamp or a link to the original video.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_screen_name_to_cite_a_YouTube_video\"><\/span>Using a screen name to cite a YouTube video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In APA and AMA styles, you should place the video creator&#8217;s name and screen name first. Then, you must insert the URL of the video after the name. If you&#8217;re using the citation style of your institution, your screen name and full name should be in square brackets after the video&#8217;s title. Likewise, the subtitle should be placed after the colon. The following example illustrates how to cite a YouTube video using the creator&#8217;s name and screen name.<\/p>\n<p>The author&#8217;s name and screen name are essential parts of the citation. If the creator&#8217;s name is not available, you can substitute the screen name. The author should be cited as the &#8220;author&#8221; of the video. The YouTube account should be mentioned as well, followed by a period. If the user has more than one screen name, use the screen name as the author&#8217;s last name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_a_timestamp_to_cite_a_YouTube_comment\"><\/span>Using a timestamp to cite a YouTube comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever seen a video on YouTube that has been cited, you probably know how to cite it by using its timestamp. These little bits of information will show you what part of the video the comment refers to. But did you know that you can use a timestamp in any comment, not just YouTube videos? You can learn how to use it in this article.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the reference type, you can use a timestamp in one of the following ways. As a general rule, timestamps refer to the entire scene of the video. 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