How to Cite a YouTube Video in ASA 6
Complete guide with examples for citing YouTube videos and online media in ASA 6th edition.
Basic Format: YouTube Video
Include the uploader's name (or channel name), year, video title (in quotation marks), YouTube website, retrieval date, and URL.
Reference List Entry
Uploader Name or Channel. Year. "Title of Video." YouTube. Retrieved Month Day, Year (URL).
Example: Individual Creator
Citation
University of St. Thomas. 2010. "Location Location Location/University of St. Thomas." YouTube. Retrieved April 8, 2026 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BksDeb7dQQ).
In‑Text Citation (Parenthetical)
(University of St. Thomas 2010)
Video with a Corporate/Channel Author
Example
CBC News. 2025. "The Rise of Remote Work in Atlantic Canada." YouTube. Retrieved April 8, 2026 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEF456uvw).
TED Talk from YouTube
Example
TED. 2024. "The Power of Vulnerability | Brené Brown." YouTube. Retrieved April 8, 2026 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o).
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use the uploader's real name or channel name?
Use the name exactly as it appears on the YouTube channel. If the uploader's real name is known, you may include it, but the channel name is acceptable.
Is a retrieval date required?
Yes. ASA style requires a retrieval date for all online sources, including YouTube videos.