How do I cite a TED Talk in IEEE?

To cite a TED Talk in IEEE (standard), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

What does the in-text citation look like for a TED Talk in IEEE?

In IEEE, the in-text citation for the example above is [1]

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How to Cite a TED Talk in IEEE (standard)

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

IEEE Reference List Format

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

[1] A. Speaker, "Title of Talk." TED Conferences. [Online]. Available: https://www.ted.com/talks/xxxxx. [Accessed: Mon. Day, Year].

IEEE Example for a TED Talk

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

[1] A. Byrne, “What citations really tell us,” in TED, TED Conferences, Apr. 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.ted.com/talks/example

Matching in-text citation: [1]

IEEE In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

[1]

Narrative

In [1], the speaker explains...

Key IEEE Formatting Rules

List the speaker's initials and surname, then the talk title in quotation marks.
Name the source (TED Conferences or YouTube) and add "[Online]. Available:" with the URL.
Include an [Accessed: Mon. Day, Year] date at the end.
Number references in order of first appearance.

Step-by-Step Guide

Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your TED Talk.
Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the IEEE (standard) template shown above.
Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match IEEE requirements.

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