How do I reference a YouTube video in APA Style?

Answer

To reference a YouTube video in APA Style, include the following information:

  • The name of the account that uploaded the video
  • The publication date (year, month, and day)
  • The title of the video (italicized) followed by the description [Video] in square brackets
  • The URL of the video

Formatting a reference for a YouTube video in APA Style should follow the structure and examples below:

Format:

Account Name. (Year, Month Day). Title of video in italics [Video]. YouTube. URL.

Example:

American Psychological Association. (2024, January 11). Culturally adaptive interventions for population health science [Video]. YouTube. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-x9rvdktYE.


When citing a YouTube video in the body of your text, include the name of the account that uploaded the video and the year of publication in parentheses.

Example:

Limitations in traditional treatments include accessibility barriers and lack of community support (American Psychological Association, 2024).

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