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How to Cite a TED Talk in ACM (current)

Learn how to cite TED Talks and recorded conference talks in ACM format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

ACM Reference List Format

Here is the standard ACM format for citing a TED Talk in your reference list:

ACM Example for a TED Talk

A complete ACM reference for a TED Talk, formatted by the official ACM CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

[1] Aoife Byrne. 2023. What citations really tell us. TED Conferences. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/example

Matching in-text citation: [1]

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your TED Talk.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the ACM (current) 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 reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match ACM requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.

CSL style record: acm.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a TED Talk in ACM?
To cite a TED Talk in ACM (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the ACM format for a TED Talk citation?
The ACM format for a TED Talk is: [1] Aoife Byrne. 2023. What citations really tell us. TED Conferences. Retrieved from https://www.ted.com/talks/example
What does the in-text citation look like for a TED Talk in ACM?
In ACM, the in-text citation for the example above is [1]

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