Free PLOS YouTube Video Citation Generator
Generate accurate PLOS citations for YouTube videos, TED talks, and online lectures. Includes format templates and examples.
How to cite a youtube video in PLOS
Search for the youtube video
Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, title, or author name to find the exact source record.
Check the PLOS formatting fields
Verify author, year, title, container, and publication details before copying the final citation.
Copy the formatted result
Get the complete PLOS citation plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format.
PLOS YouTube Video Citation Format
YouTube Video:
Channel/Author. Title of video [Video]. YouTube. URL. Published date.
TED Talk:
Speaker. Title of talk [Video]. TED Conferences. URL. Published date.
PLOS YouTube Video Citation Examples
YouTube Video (Channel Name)
In-text: [1]
TED Talk
In-text: [2]
Examples formatted in PLOS style
Handling Special Cases
Real Name vs Channel Name
Use the real name if known. If only the channel name is available, use it directly.
Smith J. Climate change explained [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ex. 2024.Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a YouTube video in PLOS?
Include the channel/creator name, video title, "[Video]" descriptor, YouTube, URL, and publication date.
Do I use the channel name or real name in PLOS?
Use the real name if available. If only the channel name is known, use it directly as the author without additional brackets or parentheses.
How do I cite a TED talk in PLOS?
List the speaker as author with the talk title, the TED platform, and publication date.
Is this PLOS YouTube citation generator free?
Yes! CiteMe offers free PLOS citations for YouTube videos and all other source types.
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