How to Cite a YouTube Channel
Dear APA Style Experts: I know you can create a reference to a YouTube video, but is it possible to cite an entire YouTube channel?
Thanks!
—Zeynep L.
Yes! A reference to a YouTube channel follows the usual who (YouTube username), when (date), what (title), and where (URL) format:
Reference: PsycINFO. (n.d.). Home [YouTube Channel]. Retrieved from http://youtube.com/PsycINFO In-text citation: PsycINFO (n.d.) or (PsycINFO, n.d.) |
In this example,
Who = "PsycINFO.": Use the username shown in the "Who" section, as indicated in the image below.
When = "n.d." because YouTube channels are undated.
What = "Home [YouTube Channel]": As you can see below, every YouTube channel’s title is "Home" by default unless you are citing one of the other tabs (Videos, Playlists, Channels, Discussion, About) on the channel. If so, just substitute that tab’s name.
Where = "Retrieved from http://youtube.com/PsycINFO"