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How to Cite a TED Talk in Chicago (17th edition)

Learn how to cite TED Talks and recorded conference talks in Chicago format (17th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Chicago Bibliography Format

Here is the standard Chicago format for citing a TED Talk in your bibliography:

Speaker Last Name, First Name. "Title of Talk." Filmed Month Year. TED video, duration. https://www.ted.com/talks/xxxxx.

Chicago In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

(Speaker 2024)

Narrative

Speaker (2024) shows...

Key Chicago Formatting Rules

  • Put the talk title in quotation marks and name the speaker as author.
  • Add "Filmed Month Year" and identify it as a "TED video" with its running time.
  • Name the host platform (TED or YouTube) matching where you viewed it, then give the URL.
  • TED Talks are usually cited in notes; they may be omitted from the bibliography.

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 Chicago (17th 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 bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Chicago requirements.

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