How to Cite a YouTube Video in Turabian 9
Complete guide with footnote and bibliography examples for citing YouTube videos, channels, and TED Talks in Turabian 9th edition.
Basic Format: YouTube Video
Include the creator's name (or channel name), video title in quotation marks, "YouTube video," duration, upload date, and URL.
First Footnote (N)
1. Firstname Lastname, "Title of Video," YouTube video, duration, Month Day, Year, URL.
Bibliography Entry (B)
Lastname, Firstname. "Title of Video." YouTube video, duration. Month Day, Year. URL.
Example: Video with Named Creator
First Footnote
1. Lilly Singh, "My First Time Visiting Pakistan," YouTube video, 22:15, March 12, 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABC123xyz.
Shortened Footnote
2. Singh, "My First Time Visiting Pakistan."
Bibliography Entry
Singh, Lilly. "My First Time Visiting Pakistan." YouTube video, 22:15. March 12, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABC123xyz.
Video with a Corporate/Channel Author
First Footnote
1. CBC News, "The Rise of Remote Work in Atlantic Canada," YouTube video, 8:22, October 5, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEF456uvw.
Bibliography Entry
CBC News. "The Rise of Remote Work in Atlantic Canada." YouTube video, 8:22. October 5, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEF456uvw.
TED Talk from YouTube
First Footnote
1. Brené Brown, "The Power of Vulnerability," filmed April 2024, TED Talk, YouTube video, 20:50, posted June 5, 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvmsMzlF7o.
Bibliography Entry
Brown, Brené. "The Power of Vulnerability." Filmed April 2024. TED Talk, YouTube video, 20:50. Posted June 5, 2024. 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 creator's real name is known, use that as the author.
Is a duration required?
Turabian recommends including the duration for video and audio recordings when available.