How to Cite a Webinar in APA (7th edition)
Learn how to cite live and recorded online webinars and web seminars in APA format (7th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
APA Reference List Format
Here is the standard APA format for citing a webinar in your reference list:
Presenter, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of webinar [Webinar]. Sponsoring Organization. https://url
APA Example for a Webinar
A complete APA reference for a webinar, formatted by the official APA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Kaur, S. (2024, May 9). Managing references without losing your mind [Webinar]. Research Skills Network. https://www.example.org/webinars/references
Matching in-text citation: (Kaur, 2024)
APA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Presenter, 2024)
Narrative
Presenter (2024) explains...
Key APA Formatting Rules
- Add the [Webinar] bracket descriptor after the title.
- Use the presenter as the author and the sponsoring organization as the publisher.
- Give the full date (Year, Month Day) of the webinar.
- Include the URL for a recording; omit it if the webinar was not recorded.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your webinar.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the APA (7th edition) 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 APA requirements.
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