Turabian - YouTube Videos

Free Turabian YouTube Video Citation Generator

Generate accurate Turabian citations for YouTube videos, TED talks, and online lectures. Includes format templates and examples.

How to cite a youtube video in Turabian

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Search for the youtube video

Paste a DOI, URL, ISBN, title, or author name to find the exact source record.

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Check the Turabian formatting fields

Verify author, year, title, container, and publication details before copying the final citation.

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Copy the formatted result

Get the complete Turabian citation plus the matching in-text citation or footnote format.

Turabian YouTube Video Citation Format

YouTube Video:

Channel/Author, "Title of video," YouTube video, Month Day, Year, URL.

TED Talk:

Speaker, "Title of talk," TED video, Month Day, Year, URL.

Turabian YouTube Video Citation Examples

YouTube Video (Channel Name)

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell, "The Immune System Explained," YouTube video, June 10, 2023, https://youtu.be/example.

In-text: 1

TED Talk

Brené Brown, "The Power of Vulnerability," TED video, June 2010, https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown.

In-text: 2

Examples formatted in Turabian 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.

John Smith, "Climate Change Explained," YouTube video, January 15, 2024, https://youtu.be/ex.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a YouTube video in Turabian?

Format: Creator, "Title of Video," YouTube video, Date, URL.

Do I use the channel name or real name in Turabian?

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 Turabian?

List the speaker as author with the talk title, the TED platform, and publication date.

Is this Turabian YouTube citation generator free?

Yes! CiteMe offers free Turabian citations for YouTube videos and all other source types.

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