How to Cite a Video/Online Media in MLA 9th Edition
Apprenez le format exact avec des exemples, des citations dans le texte et des erreurs courantes à éviter.
Format de citation
Modèle de base
"Video Title." Uploaded by Creator, Day Month Year, Platform, URL.
Composants de la citation
Video Title
In quotation marks. Capitalize major words (title case).
Creator/Channel
Format: 'Uploaded by Creator Name'.
Upload Date
Day Month Year format (e.g., 15 June 2023).
Platform
YouTube, Vimeo, TED, etc.
URL
Full URL of the video.
Exemple concret
Source exemple
The science of climate change explained
TED Education
22 May 2023
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example
Citation formatée
"The Science of Climate Change Explained." Uploaded by TED Education, 22 May 2023, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=example.
Citation dans le texte
("Science of Climate")
("Video Title") or shortened to first key words
Erreurs courantes
Incorrect:
TED Education. (2023, May 22). The science of climate change explained [Video]. YouTube. https://youtube.com
Correct:
"The Science of Climate Change Explained." Uploaded by TED Education, 22 May 2023, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=example.
Pourquoi: Title in quotation marks goes first. Use 'Uploaded by' format. Use Day Month Year (not parentheses). Include full URL.
Incorrect:
YouTube. Science Video. May 2023.
Correct:
"The Science of Climate Change Explained." Uploaded by TED Education, 22 May 2023, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=example.
Pourquoi: Must include video title in quotation marks, creator name, complete date, platform, and URL.
Incorrect:
'Science Video.' TED, 2023, youtube.com
Correct:
"The Science of Climate Change Explained." Uploaded by TED Education, 22 May 2023, YouTube, www.youtube.com/watch?v=example.
Pourquoi: Use double quotation marks (not single). Include full date (Day Month Year) and complete video title.
Questions fréquentes
Do I need to include the video creator's full name? ▼
Use the official channel name or creator name as it appears on the platform.
How do I cite a specific timestamp in a video? ▼
Include timestamp in parentheses at the end: www.youtube.com/watch?v=example&t=234s or mention it in your text.
What if the video has no specific upload date? ▼
Omit the date if unavailable: "Title." Uploaded by Creator, YouTube, URL.
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