Skip to Main Content

APA7 Guide

In text citation

  • The person or group who uploaded the video is credited as the author for retrievability, even if they did not create the work.
  • Refer to section 10.15 of the APA 7th edition Publication Manual for further details.

Paraphrase

Template

            (Author, Year)

            OR

            Author (Year)

Examples

Harvard University (2019) describes a device developed in order to more effectively study jellyfish.

Asian Boss (2020) considers and critiques COVID-19 vaccine conspiracies.

Direct quote (page number/s must be included)

Template

(Author, Year, timestamp)

            OR

            Author (Year, timestamp)

Examples

“Jellyfish are about 95% water” (Harvard University, 2019, 0:05).

“You might be thinking that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us” (Asian Boss, 2020, 0:08).

Reference list

Template

Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of the video: Subtitle [Format]. Platform name. https://xxxx

OR

Uploader, A. A. [@username]. (Year, Month Day). Title of the video: Subtitle [Format]. Platform name. https://xxxx

Examples

Popsugar Fitness. (2019, April 21). 30-minute feel-good strength and cardio workout [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnTLIViVzT

Asian Boss. (2020, June 5). World’s leading vaccine expert fact-checks COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy: Stay curious #22 [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQdLDMLrYIA

Harvard University. (2019, August 28). Soft robotic gripper for jellyfish [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guRoWTYfxMs