Free Chicago Video Citation Generator
Generate accurate Chicago style citations for YouTube videos, documentaries, and online media. Supports both Author-Date and Notes-Bibliography formats.
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How to cite a video in Chicago
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Chicago Video Citation Formats
YouTube (Author-Date):
Documentary:
Chicago Video Citation Examples
YouTube Video - Author-Date
In-text: (Smith 2024)
YouTube Video - Notes-Bibliography
In-text: ¹
Documentary
In-text: (Social Dilemma 2020)
TED Talk
In-text: (Brown 2010)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a YouTube video in Chicago style?
Include creator name, video title in quotes, "YouTube video," duration, upload date, and URL. Example: Smith, John. 2024. "Video Title." YouTube video, 10:30. January 15, 2024. https://youtube.com/watch?v=xxxxx.
How do I cite a documentary in Chicago style?
Include title in italics, directed by, production company, year, and format. Example: The Social Dilemma. Directed by Jeff Orlowski. Netflix, 2020. Streaming video.
Should I include video length in Chicago citations?
Including duration is recommended but not required. Format as hours:minutes:seconds (1:30:00) or minutes:seconds (10:30) for shorter videos.
How do I cite a TED Talk in Chicago style?
Include speaker name, talk title in quotes, "TED video," duration, date, and URL. Example: Brown, Brené. 2010. "The Power of Vulnerability." TED video, 20:19. June 2010. https://ted.com/talks/...
Do I use the channel name or real name for YouTube?
Use the creator's real name if known. If only a username/channel name is available, use that. You can include both: Smith, John [TechChannel].
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