How to Cite a Webinar in CSE (8th edition)
Learn how to cite live and recorded online webinars and web seminars in CSE format (8th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
CSE Reference List Format
Here is the standard CSE format for citing a webinar in your reference list:
Presenter AA. Year. Title of webinar [webinar]. Place: Sponsoring Organization; [accessed Year Mon Day]. URL
CSE Example for a Webinar
A complete CSE reference for a webinar, formatted by the official CSE CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Kaur S. 2024. Managing references without losing your mind [Internet]. https://www.example.org/webinars/references
Matching in-text citation: (Kaur 2024)
CSE In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Presenter 2024)
Narrative
Presenter (2024) notes...
Key CSE Formatting Rules
- Give the presenter, year, webinar title, and a [webinar] designator.
- Name the sponsoring organization as the publisher and add an [accessed] date.
- End with the URL for a recording.
- Use the name-year or citation-sequence system consistently with the rest of your paper.
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 CSE (8th 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 CSE requirements.
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