Turabian Video Citation Generator
Cite YouTube videos, documentaries, films, online lectures, and TED talks in Turabian 9th edition format with footnotes and bibliography entries.
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How to Cite Videos in Turabian
Notes-Bibliography System
Footnote Format
Bibliography Format
Author-Date System
Reference List Format
In-Text Citation
Turabian Video Citation Examples
YouTube Video
Note: 1. Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell, "The Immune System Explained," November 10, 2024, video, 12:34, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example1.
Bibliography: Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell. "The Immune System Explained." November 10, 2024. Video, 12:34. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example1.
Documentary / Film
Note: 2. Ava DuVernay, dir., 13th (Netflix, 2016), streaming.
Bibliography: DuVernay, Ava, dir. 13th. Netflix, 2016. Streaming.
Online Lecture
Note: 3. Robert Sapolsky, "Introduction to Human Behavioral Biology," Stanford University, March 29, 2010, video, 57:15, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example2.
Bibliography: Sapolsky, Robert. "Introduction to Human Behavioral Biology." Stanford University. March 29, 2010. Video, 57:15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example2.
TED Talk
Note: 4. Brene Brown, "The Power of Vulnerability," filmed June 2010, TED video, 20:19, https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability.
Bibliography: Brown, Brene. "The Power of Vulnerability." Filmed June 2010. TED video, 20:19. https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_the_power_of_vulnerability.
Examples formatted in Turabian 9th Edition
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I cite a YouTube video in Turabian?
In Turabian Notes-Bibliography: Footnote format: Author/Creator First Last, "Video Title," Date, video, Duration, URL. Bibliography: Last, First. "Video Title." Date. Video, Duration. URL. Include the channel name or poster if no individual author is identified.
Do I need to include video length in Turabian citations?
Including the video duration is recommended but not strictly required. Turabian 9th edition encourages providing enough information for the reader to locate the source. Duration helps distinguish between videos with similar titles.
How do I cite a documentary or film in Turabian?
For films and documentaries, list the director as the primary creator. Note format: Director First Last, dir., Film Title (Studio/Distributor, Year), medium. Bibliography: Last, First, dir. Film Title. Studio/Distributor, Year. Medium (e.g., DVD, streaming).
Should I use footnotes or author-date for video citations?
Follow the citation system required by your instructor. In humanities courses, Notes-Bibliography (footnotes) is standard. In sciences and social sciences, Author-Date is preferred. Both systems can cite videos — the formatting differs but the required elements are similar.
How do I cite an online lecture or TED talk in Turabian?
Cite online lectures and TED talks similarly to online videos. Include the speaker's name, title of the talk in quotation marks, the event or series name (e.g., "TED Talk"), the date, and the URL. In a footnote: Speaker First Last, "Talk Title," filmed Month Year, TED video, Duration, URL.
What if the video has no identified author?
If no individual author or creator is identified, begin the citation with the video title. You may also use the organization or channel name as the author. For example: Channel Name, "Video Title," Date, video, Duration, URL.
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