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How to Cite a TED Talk in AMA (11th edition)

Learn how to cite TED Talks and recorded conference talks 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 TED Talk in your reference list:

Speaker AA. Title of talk. TED Conferences. Published Month Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. https://www.ted.com/talks/xxxxx

AMA In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

1

Narrative

The speaker1 argues...

Key AMA Formatting Rules

  • Use the speaker as author and list TED Conferences (or YouTube) as the publisher.
  • Give the published date, then an 'Accessed' date and the URL.
  • Do not italicize the talk title.
  • References are numbered in order of 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 TED Talk.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th edition) 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 AMA requirements.

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