How to Cite a YouTube Video in IEEE

This guide explains how to format a youtube video citation in IEEE. 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 IEEE:

Template

[1] A. A. Author/Channel, "Title of video," Month Day, Year. [Online Video]. Available: URL

In-Text Citation Example

How the citation appears within the body of your paper:

In-text citation

[1]

Reference List Entry Example

The full citation as it appears in your reference list:

Reference list entry

[1] Kurzgesagt -- In a Nutshell, "You are not where you think you are," Mar. 7, 2023. [Online Video]. Available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj-h6MEgE7I

Step-by-Step Guide

1
Assign a reference number
Use the next sequential number in square brackets.
2
Identify the creator
Use the creator's real name (initials and surname) or the channel name if the real name is not known.
3
Write the video title
Place the title in double quotation marks using sentence case.
4
Add the upload date
Write the abbreviated month, day, and year of the upload.
5
Include the medium and URL
Write '[Online Video]. Available:' followed by the full URL.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Not placing the video title in quotation marks.
Forgetting to include '[Online Video]' as the medium descriptor.
Omitting the upload date.
Not including 'Available:' before the URL.
Using the channel URL instead of the specific video URL.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does IEEE have a specific format for YouTube videos?

IEEE treats YouTube videos as online video sources. Use the channel name or creator as the author, the video title in quotation marks, the date, and '[Online Video]. Available:' before the URL.

Should I include the video duration?

Duration is optional in IEEE. You may include it in parentheses after the date for additional specificity, but it is not required.

How do I cite a specific timestamp in an IEEE YouTube citation?

Reference the timestamp in your text alongside the citation number: 'as shown at 3:42 in [1].' There is no standard position for timestamps in the 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

Assign a reference number

Use the next sequential number in square brackets.

Identify the creator

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

Write the video title

Place the title in double quotation marks using sentence case.

Add the upload date

Write the abbreviated month, day, and year of the upload.

Include the medium and URL

Write '[Online Video]. Available:' followed by the full URL.