How to Cite a Webinar in OSCOLA (4th edition)
Learn how to cite live and recorded online webinars and web seminars in OSCOLA format (4th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
OSCOLA Bibliography Format
Here is the standard OSCOLA format for citing a webinar in your bibliography:
OSCOLA Example for a Webinar
A complete OSCOLA reference for a webinar, formatted by the official OSCOLA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Kaur S, “Managing References without Losing Your Mind” (May 9, 2024) <https://www.example.org/webinars/references>
Matching in-text citation: Simran Kaur, “Managing References without Losing Your Mind” (May 9, 2024) <https://www.example.org/webinars/references>.
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 OSCOLA (4th 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 bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match OSCOLA 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: oscola.csl
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a webinar in OSCOLA?
- To cite a webinar in OSCOLA (4th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the OSCOLA format for a webinar citation?
- The OSCOLA format for a webinar is: Kaur S, “Managing References without Losing Your Mind” (May 9, 2024) <https://www.example.org/webinars/references>
- What does the in-text citation look like for a webinar in OSCOLA?
- In OSCOLA, the in-text citation for the example above is Simran Kaur, “Managing References without Losing Your Mind” (May 9, 2024) <https://www.example.org/webinars/references>.
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