How do I create a reference for a streaming video?
Answer
To create a reference for an audiovisual source such as a streaming video (e.g., Youtube, Vimeo), include the primary contributor or the author, date, title of the work, and where the source can be located.
Username Reference Pattern
Author(s) or Primary Contributor [Username if provided]. (date). Title [description of the audiovisual material]. Retrieved from URL
Reference Example
American Psychological Association [APA Publishing Training]. (2019). Inserting references and in-text citations [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2b7qR9FRfU&t=2s
Reference Pattern for Author(s) or Contributors
Author(s) or Primary Contributor (Contributor's role). (date). Title [description of the audiovisual material]. URL
Reference Example for Authors(s) or Contributors
Davis, R. (Producer). (1997). Andrew Carnegie: Prince of steele [Video file]. https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/andrew-carnegie-prince-of-steel
Visit the ASC's In-Text Citaiton page to find more examples for citing audiovisual materials.
