How to Cite a YouTube Video in AMA 11th Edition

This guide explains how to format a youtube video citation in AMA 11th Edition. Follow the format template below, refer to the real example, and use the step-by-step instructions to build your citation correctly.

Format Template

The general pattern for citing a youtube video in AMA 11th Edition:

Template

Author/Channel. Title of video. YouTube. Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

superscript 1

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

Kurzgesagt -- In a Nutshell. You are not where you think you are. YouTube. March 7, 2023. Accessed March 28, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj-h6MEgE7I

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Identify the creator
Use the creator's real name (surname then initials) or the channel name if the real name is not known.
2
Write the video title
Write the title in sentence case. Do not italicise or use quotation marks. End with a full stop.
3
Add the platform name
Write 'YouTube' (not italicised). End with a full stop.
4
Include dates
Write the upload date in Month Day, Year format. Then write 'Accessed' followed by the access date in the same format.
5
Add the URL
Include the full video URL. Do not add a trailing full stop.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Adding a full stop after the URL.
Not including the access date.
Italicising the video title (AMA does not italicise video titles).
Omitting the upload date.
Using the channel URL instead of the specific video URL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does AMA italicise YouTube video titles?

No. AMA does not italicise video titles. The video title is written in sentence case without italics or quotation marks.

Do I include the video duration in AMA?

Duration is not a required element in AMA. You may include it for additional specificity, but it is typically omitted.

How do I cite a timestamp in an AMA YouTube citation?

Reference the timestamp in the body of your text alongside the superscript citation number. There is no standard position for timestamps in the AMA reference entry.

Information You Will Need

Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your youtube video:

Creator/Channel name
Date of upload
Title of video
Website name (YouTube)
URL

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Step-by-Step Guide

Identify the creator

Use the creator's real name (surname then initials) or the channel name if the real name is not known.

Write the video title

Write the title in sentence case. Do not italicise or use quotation marks. End with a full stop.

Add the platform name

Write 'YouTube' (not italicised). End with a full stop.

Include dates

Write the upload date in Month Day, Year format. Then write 'Accessed' followed by the access date in the same format.

Add the URL

Include the full video URL. Do not add a trailing full stop.