FAQ: How do I cite a TED Talk in APA Style?
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Last Updated: Jul 21, 2025
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How to Cite a Ted Talk
General Format
Speaker, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of talk [Video]. TED Conferences. https://xxxxx
For Example
Walker, M. (2019, April). Sleep is your superpower [Video]. TED Conferences. https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_sleep_is_your_superpower
Corresponding In-Text Citation
(Walker, 2019)
OR
Walker (2019)
From YouTube
General Format
Uploader. (Year, Month Day). Title of talk [Video]. YouTube. https://xxxxx
For Example
TED. (2019, December 21). Mike Cannon-Brookes: How you can use impostor syndrome to your benefit [Video]. YouTube. https://youtu.be/ZkwqZfvbdFw
Corresponding In-Text Citation
(TED, 2019)
OR
TED (2019)
More Information
- Academic Writer-APA Ted Talk Examples This link opens in a new window
- APA guide This link opens in a new window (Shapiro Library)
- APA Blog This link opens in a new window (APA)
Disclaimer
This information is intended to be a guideline, 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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