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Free Harvard YouTube Video Referencing Generator

Generate accurate Harvard references for YouTube videos. Perfect for UK and Australian university assignments.

Harvard YouTube Video Reference Format

YouTube Video:

Creator/Uploader (Year) 'Video title' [Video]. YouTube. Upload date. Available at: URL (Accessed: day month year).

Harvard YouTube 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)

YouTube Channel Video

CrashCourse (2023) 'The nervous system' [Video]. YouTube. 5 March. Available at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=example (Accessed: 10 March 2024).

In-text: (CrashCourse, 2023)

YouTube Lecture

MIT OpenCourseWare (2024) 'Linear algebra lecture 1' [Video]. YouTube. 20 February. Available at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=example (Accessed: 15 March 2024).

In-text: (MIT OpenCourseWare, 2024)

YouTube Interview

BBC News (2024) 'Interview with the Prime Minister' [Video]. YouTube. 10 January. Available at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=example (Accessed: 25 January 2024).

In-text: (BBC News, 2024)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reference a YouTube video in Harvard style?

Include the uploader or creator name, year, video title in single quotes, [Video], YouTube, upload date, and URL with access date. Example: Smith, J. (2024) 'Introduction to machine learning' [Video]. YouTube. 15 January. Available at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=example (Accessed: 20 January 2024).

Should I use the YouTuber's channel name or real name?

Use the creator's real name if it is known. If only the channel name is available, use that instead. Be consistent throughout your reference list with whichever form you choose.

How do I reference a YouTube video with no specific upload date?

If no upload date is available, use (n.d.) after the creator name and make sure to include the access date. Example: Smith, J. (n.d.) 'Video title' [Video]. YouTube. Available at: URL (Accessed: 20 January 2024).

Do I need to include the video length or timestamp?

Video length is not required in Harvard style but can be included after the format indicator for clarity, e.g. [Video, 15:30]. This is especially useful for longer videos where you reference a specific section.

How do I cite a specific timestamp in a YouTube video?

Include the timestamp in your in-text citation, e.g. (Smith, 2024, 3:45). You can also note the time range in the reference entry if relevant. The full reference list entry remains the same.

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