FAQ: How do I cite a YouTube Channel in APA Style?

It is possible to cite an entire YouTube channel. The general format is below. To cite a YouTube video see the FAQ: How do I cite a YouTube video in APA style?

Citation Example

General Format

YouTube username. (date). Title [YouTube Channel]. YouTube. Retrieved date, from URL

Example

shapirolibrary. (n.d.). Home [YouTube Channel]. YouTube. Retrieved January 14, 2020, from https://www.youtube.com/user/shapirolibrary/

Corresponding In-Text Citation

More information

• Academic Writer-APA YouTube Example
• APA guide (Shapiro Library)
• APA Blog (APA)

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Disclaimer

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.

References

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7^th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000