IEEE Format - Videos

Free IEEE Video Citation Generator

Generate accurate IEEE video citations with proper numbered reference formatting. Perfect for citing YouTube tutorials, lectures, and technical presentations.

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IEEE Video Citation Formats

YouTube Video:

[#] A. Author, "Video Title," Platform. (Date). [Online Video]. Available: URL

Online Lecture:

[#] A. Author, "Lecture Title," Platform. [Online Video]. Available: URL (accessed Date).

IEEE Video Citation Examples

YouTube Video

[1] J. Smith, "Introduction to Machine Learning," YouTube. (Jan. 15, 2024). [Online Video]. Available: https://youtube.com/watch?v=example

In-text: [1]

Online Lecture

[2] M. Johnson, "Data Structures and Algorithms," MIT OpenCourseWare. [Online Video]. Available: https://ocw.mit.edu/example (accessed Jan. 20, 2024).

In-text: [2]

Technical Presentation

[3] IEEE, "5G Network Architecture Overview," IEEE TV. (Dec. 10, 2023). [Online Video]. Available: https://ieeetv.ieee.org/example

In-text: [3]

Conference Presentation Video

[4] A. Williams, "Neural Network Optimization," in IEEE ICML 2024. [Conference Video]. Available: https://example.com/video (accessed Jan. 25, 2024).

In-text: [4]

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a YouTube video in IEEE format?

Use the format: [#] A. Author, "Video Title," YouTube. (Mon. Day, Year). [Online Video]. Available: URL. Example: [1] J. Smith, "Machine Learning Tutorial," YouTube. (Jan. 15, 2024). [Online Video]. Available: https://youtube.com/watch?v=xxxxx

How do I cite an online lecture in IEEE format?

Format as: [#] A. Author, "Lecture Title," Platform/University. [Online Video]. Available: URL. (accessed Mon. Day, Year). Include the platform (Coursera, MIT OpenCourseWare, etc.).

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

Use the creator's real name if known. If only a channel name is available, use that as the author. For organizational channels, use the organization name.

Do I need to include video length in IEEE citations?

Video length/duration is not required in IEEE format but can be included for clarity: [Online Video, 15:30]. Most IEEE citations omit this.

How do I cite a webinar or recorded presentation in IEEE?

Treat it similar to an online video: [#] A. Presenter, "Webinar Title," Organization. (Date). [Online Video/Webinar]. Available: URL. (accessed Mon. Day, Year).