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How to Cite a TED Talk in AGLC (4th edition)

Learn how to cite TED Talks and recorded conference talks in AGLC format (4th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

AGLC Bibliography Format

Here is the standard AGLC format for citing a TED Talk in your bibliography:

AGLC Example for a TED Talk

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

Byrne, Aoife, “What Citations Really Tell Us” (Conference presentation, TED Conferences, April 2023) <https://www.ted.com/talks/example>

Matching in-text citation: Aoife Byrne, “What Citations Really Tell Us” (Conference presentation, TED Conferences, April 2023) <https://www.ted.com/talks/example>.

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 AGLC (4th 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 AGLC requirements.

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