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How to Cite a YouTube Video in MLA
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MLA example for a YouTube video
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Reference list entry
“Krebs / Citric Acid Cycle | Cellular Respiration | Biology | Khan Academy.” YouTube, Khan Academy, 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juM2ROSLWfw. Video.
In-text citation
(“Krebs / Citric Acid Cycle | Cellular Respiration | Biology | Khan Academy”)
What you need to cite a YouTube video
- Uploader: the channel or person who posted it
- Video title
- The word “YouTube” as the site
- Upload date
- The video URL
Tip: Use the person or organisation credited for the video. Styles differ on where the channel goes: APA treats it as the author, MLA as the uploader, as the example above shows.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cite a YouTube video in MLA?
“Krebs / Citric Acid Cycle | Cellular Respiration | Biology | Khan Academy.” YouTube, Khan Academy, 2009, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juM2ROSLWfw. Video.
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