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Generate accurate Harvard references for YouTube videos, documentaries, and online media. Perfect for UK and Australian university assignments.

Harvard Video Reference Formats

YouTube Video:

Creator (Year) 'Video title' [Video]. Platform. Date. Available at: URL (Accessed: day month year).

Documentary:

Title (Year) [Documentary]. Directed by Name. Production Company.

Harvard Video Reference Examples

YouTube Video

Smith, J. (2024) 'Introduction to machine learning' [Video]. YouTube. 15 January. Available at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=example (Accessed: 20 January 2024).

In-text: (Smith, 2024)

Documentary

The Social Dilemma (2020) [Documentary]. Directed by Jeff Orlowski. Exposure Labs/Netflix.

In-text: (The Social Dilemma, 2020)

TED Talk

Brown, B. (2010) 'The power of vulnerability' [Video]. TED. June. Available at: https://ted.com/talks/brene_brown_vulnerability (Accessed: 15 January 2024).

In-text: (Brown, 2010)

Lecture/Educational Video

Johnson, M. (2024) 'Research methodology explained' [Video]. Coursera. Available at: https://coursera.org/lecture/example (Accessed: 25 January 2024).

In-text: (Johnson, 2024)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reference a YouTube video in Harvard style?

Include creator name, year, title in single quotes, [Video], website name, date posted, and URL with access date. Example: Smith, J. (2024) 'Video title' [Video]. YouTube. 15 January. Available at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=xxxxx (Accessed: 20 January 2024).

How do I reference a documentary in Harvard style?

Include title in italics, year, [Film/Documentary], director, production company. Example: The Social Dilemma (2020) [Documentary]. Directed by Jeff Orlowski. Netflix.

Should I use the channel name or real name for YouTube?

Use the creator's real name if known. If only a channel name is available, use that. Be consistent throughout your reference list.

How do I reference a TED Talk in Harvard style?

Include speaker, year, talk title in single quotes, [Video], TED, month/year, and URL. Example: Brown, B. (2010) 'The power of vulnerability' [Video]. TED. June. Available at: https://ted.com/talks/... (Accessed: 15 January 2024).

Do I need to include the video length in Harvard?

Video length is not required in Harvard style but can be included for clarity. If included, add it after the format indicator: [Video, 15:30].

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