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How to Cite a Lecture or PowerPoint in Bluebook (21st edition)

Learn how to cite class lectures, slides, and course materials in Bluebook format (21st edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Bluebook Bibliography Format

Here is the standard Bluebook format for citing a lecture or powerpoint in your bibliography:

Bluebook Example for a Lecture or PowerPoint

Bluebook does not give a lecture or powerpoint an entry in the bibliography — it is cited in a note only. Here is that note, formatted by the official Bluebook CSL style definition:

Rowan Fitzgerald, Week 4: Building an Argument, ENGL 210: Academic Writing (2024).

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your lecture or powerpoint.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Bluebook (21st edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Bluebook requirements.

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