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How to Cite a TED Talk in APA (7th edition)

Learn how to cite TED Talks and recorded conference talks in APA format (7th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

APA Reference List Format

Here is the standard APA format for citing a TED Talk in your reference list:

Speaker, A. A. (Year, Month). Title of talk [Video]. TED Conferences. https://www.ted.com/talks/xxxxx

APA In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

(Speaker, 2024)

Narrative

Speaker (2024) argues...

Key APA Formatting Rules

  • If you watched the talk on TED.com, use the speaker as the author and list TED Conferences as the publisher.
  • If you watched the same talk on YouTube, use the uploading channel (TED) as the author and YouTube as the site.
  • Give the title of the talk in sentence case and add the [Video] bracket descriptor.
  • Include the date (Year, Month) and end with the direct URL of the talk.

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 APA (7th 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 APA requirements.

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