How to Cite a YouTube Video

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Name the compiler.

   If the real name of the producer or compiler is available, write it out in last-name, first-initial format.
   
   Otherwise, use the compiler's screenname.
   
   If the video is pulled from YouTube's official channel, indicate that the author's name is "YouTube." Follow with a period.
   
   Doe, J.
   
   Sephora.
   
   YouTube. , List the date in year-month-day format, and enclose it in parentheses.
   
   Follow with another period.
   
   YouTube. (2012, December 21). , Only capitalize the first letter of the first word and any proper nouns.
   
   If there is a subtitle, also capitalize the first word after the colon.
   
   YouTube. (2012, December 21).
   
   Top searches on YouTube:
   August
   - November 2012 , In brackets, type the words "Video file." Place a period after the brackets.
   
   YouTube. (2012, December 21).
   
   Top searches on YouTube:
   August
   - November 2012 . , Introduce the URL with the phrase "Retrieved by." Use the video's specific URL, not the general URL for YouTube.
   
   Do not follow it with a period.
   
   YouTube. (2012, December 21).
   
   Top searches on YouTube:
   August
   - November 2012 .
   
   Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWQ3NXh5tUE
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   Step 2: Indicate the date the video was posted.

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   Step 3: Type out the name of the video.

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   Step 4: Specify that the source is a video file.

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   Step 5: Include the URL of the video.

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