How to Cite a YouTube Video in AMA (11th edition)
Learn how to cite YouTube and online videos in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
AMA Reference List Format
Here is the standard AMA format for citing a youtube video in your reference list:
Channel Name or Author AA. Title of Video. YouTube. Published Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxxxx
AMA Example for a YouTube Video
A complete AMA reference for a youtube video, formatted by the official AMA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
1. Study Lab. Introduction to Citation Styles. 2024. Accessed January 10, 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBcD1234
Matching in-text citation: 1
AMA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
1
Narrative
The channel1 demonstrates...
Key AMA Formatting Rules
- Include both the published date and the accessed date.
- Place the full URL at the end.
- Use the channel name or author name as the author.
- References are numbered consecutively.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your youtube video.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th 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 AMA requirements.
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