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According to the MLA Handbook 9th edition, to cite a YouTube video you would include as many of the core elements as you can.

General Format

Author. "Title of Video." YouTube, Date, URL.

"Title of Video." YouTube, uploaded by Username, Date, URL.

Works Cited Page

"Find Databases." YouTube, uploaded by shapirolibrary, 19 July 2016, youtu.be/P1S81uqfYDc This link opens in a new window.

In-Text Citation

("Find Databases.").

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This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.

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