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How to Cite a YouTube Video in Turabian

To cite a YouTube video in Turabian author-date, treat the channel or uploader as the author, then the year, the video title in quotation marks, name YouTube as the site, and add the URL. A timestamp in the text marks the exact moment you used.

Citation style Turabian
Source type YouTube Video

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How to cite a youtube video in Turabian step by step

  1. Use the uploader as author. Put the channel name or person who posted the video in the author position.
  2. Add the year. Give the year the video was uploaded right after the author.
  3. Quote the video title. Put the video title in quotation marks as shown on its watch page.
  4. Name the platform. Name YouTube as the site hosting the video, and note it is a video.
  5. Paste the watch URL. Give the full youtube.com watch URL.
  6. Add a timestamp. Note the timestamp in the text when you cite a specific moment in the video.

Turabian youtube video citation format

A Turabian author-date video entry runs uploader, year, quoted video title, YouTube, and URL, with the medium noted as video. A timestamp in the text pinpoints the moment within the video.

Common youtube video citation variations

Who is the author for a YouTube video in Turabian?

The channel or account that uploaded the video is treated as the author. Use the channel name exactly as it appears.

How do I cite a specific moment in a YouTube video in Turabian?

Cite the whole video in the reference and give the timestamp, such as the minute and second, in your sentence.

How do I cite a YouTube video with no named author in Turabian?

Use the channel name as the author. If that is missing, begin with the quoted video title and keep the year.

Do I need an access date for a YouTube video in Turabian?

Usually not, because the upload date serves as the date. Add an access date only if no upload date is shown.

Cite any source in Turabian

Cite journal article Cite a journal article with author, journal, volume and DOI. Cite book Cite a book with author, title, publisher and year. Cite website Cite a web page with author, site name, URL and access date. Cite image Cite an image, figure or photograph with creator, title and source. Cite pdf Cite a PDF report or document with author, title and source. Cite chatgpt Cite ChatGPT or another AI chatbot with model, owner, date and prompt.

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YouTube Video citation FAQ

Is YouTube named as the site in Turabian?

Yes. YouTube is named as the hosting site, with the uploading channel treated as the author.

Do I include the video length in Turabian?

The duration is optional. Turabian focuses on uploader, year, title, platform, and URL.