Free MHRA Video Referencing Generator
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How to cite a video in MHRA
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MHRA Video Reference Format
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Documentary:
MHRA Video Reference Examples
YouTube Video
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Documentary
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Lecture Recording
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Examples formatted in MHRA style
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reference a video in MHRA?
Include creator, title in single quotes or italics, platform, date, URL in angle brackets, and access date. Example: John Smith, 'Shakespeare Performance Analysis' (YouTube, 2024) <https://youtube.com/watch?v=example> [accessed 15 January 2024].
How do I reference a documentary in MHRA?
Use: Title, dir. by Director (Production Company, Year). Example: The Great Fire, dir. by Julian Jones (Channel 4, 2014).
How do I reference a lecture recording in MHRA?
Include lecturer, title, institution, date, URL, and access date. Example: Professor Jane Doe, 'Victorian Literature' (University of Oxford, 2024) <https://example.com> [accessed 20 January 2024].
Do I include video duration in MHRA?
Duration is not required in standard MHRA referencing but may be included for clarity if needed.
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