Free ASA YouTube Video Citation Generator
Generate accurate ASA citations for YouTube videos, TED talks, and online lectures. Includes format templates and examples.
How to cite a youtube video in ASA
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ASA YouTube Video Citation Format
YouTube Video:
Channel/Author. (Year, Month Day). Title of video [Video]. YouTube. URL
TED Talk:
Speaker, A. (Year, Month). Title of talk [Video]. TED Conferences. URL
ASA YouTube Video Citation Examples
YouTube Video (Channel Name)
In-text: (Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell, 2023)
TED Talk
In-text: (Brown, 2010)
Examples formatted in ASA style
Handling Special Cases
Real Name vs Channel Name
Use the real name if known. If only the channel name is available, use it as the author without brackets.
Smith, J. (2024, January 15). Climate change explained [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/exFrequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a YouTube video in ASA?
Use the channel or creator name as author. Include the upload date, title in italics with [Video] descriptor, "YouTube," and the URL.
Do I use the channel name or real name in ASA?
Use the real name if available. If only the channel name is known, use it directly as the author without additional brackets or parentheses.
How do I cite a TED talk in ASA?
For TED.com videos, list the speaker as author, the upload date, title in italics with [Video], "TED Conferences," and the TED.com URL.
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