How to Cite a Webinar in Vancouver (ICMJE)

Learn how to cite live and recorded online webinars and web seminars in Vancouver format (ICMJE). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Vancouver Reference List Format

Here is the standard Vancouver format for citing a webinar in your reference list:

Vancouver Example for a Webinar

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

Matching in-text citation: (1)

Vancouver In-Text Citation

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

Key Vancouver Formatting Rules

• Do not italicize the webinar title; add the [webinar on the Internet] designator.
• Use the presenter as author and the sponsoring organization as the publisher.
• Give the year, a [cited] date, then 'Available from:' and the URL.
• Number references in order of first appearance in the text.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your webinar.
2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Vancouver (ICMJE) 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 reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Vancouver requirements.

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