How do I cite a YouTube video in MLA?
Answer
To cite a YouTube video in MLA style, include the following information:
- The title of the video
- The container (YouTube)
- The name of the creator who uploaded the video
- The publication date (day, month, year)
- The location (the URL of the video)
Formatting a citation for a YouTube video in MLA style should follow the structure and examples below:
Format:
"Title of the Video." YouTube, Creator Name, day month. Year, URL.
Example:
"Literary Periods in English Literature." YouTube, uploaded by Drybones, 9 Dec. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp6_xkXNaQ4.
When citing a YouTube video in the body of your text, include a shortened title of the video and the relevant time or range of times.
Example:
Medieval literature celebrated heroic deeds ("Literary" 03:15-21).