To cite a video in APA 7th edition style, you need to include the following elements:
Creator's LastName, FirstInitial. or Username. (Year, Month Day). Title of the video [Video]. Platform. URL
Example 1 (YouTube video): Doe, J. (2023, May 15). The Future of AI: Opportunities and Challenges [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1234567890
Example 2 (Vimeo video with username): @techguru. (2021, June 10). Mental Health in the Digital Age: Finding Balance [Video]. Vimeo. https://vimeo.com/1234567890
Example 3 (TED Talk): Smith, A. (2022, March 5). Revolutionizing Education Through Technology [Video]. TED Conferences. https://www.ted.com/talks/alice_smith_revolutionizing_education_through_technology
Example 4 (Video on a university website): Johnson, R. (2023, January 20). Climate Change: Global Impact and Local Solutions [Video]. Harvard University. https://www.harvard.edu/videos/climate-change-impact-solutions
Example 5 (Non-English video with translation): García, M. (2023, April 12). El futuro de la inteligencia artificial [The future of artificial intelligence] [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9876543210
Always include the full date of the video (Year, Month Day) if available.
Use italics for the title of the video.
Include [Video] in square brackets after the title.
Specify the platform or website where the video is hosted.
Always include the URL of the video.
For videos in languages other than English, provide an English translation of the title in square brackets after the original title.
If the creator's real name is not available, use their username as it appears on the platform.
Q: How do I cite a video with multiple creators?
A: List up to 20 creators in the order they appear in the video credits, using the format: LastName, FirstInitial., & LastName, FirstInitial.
Q: What if I can't find the full date of the video?
A: Use as much of the date as you can find. If only the year is available, use (Year). If you have the year and month, use (Year, Month).
Q: How do I format in-text citations for videos?
A: Use the creator's last name or username and the year: (Doe, 2023) or (@techguru, 2021). For direct quotes, include a timestamp: (Smith, 2022, 3:45).
Q: Should I include the length of the video in the citation?
A: No, the video length is not typically included in the reference list citation. However, you can mention it in the text of your paper if it's relevant to your discussion.
Q: How do I cite a video that's part of a series or playlist?
A: Cite the individual video as usual. You can mention that it's part of a series or playlist in the text of your paper if it's relevant to your discussion.
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