How to Cite a TED Talk in CSE (8th edition)
Learn how to cite TED Talks and recorded conference talks in CSE format (8th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
CSE Reference List Format
Here is the standard CSE format for citing a TED Talk in your reference list:
Speaker AA. Year. Title of talk [video]. TED Conferences; [accessed Year Mon Day]. https://www.ted.com/talks/xxxxx.
CSE In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Speaker 2024)
Narrative
Speaker (2024) notes...
Key CSE Formatting Rules
- Give the speaker, year, talk title, and a [video] designator.
- Name TED Conferences (or YouTube) as the publisher and add an [accessed] date.
- End with the URL.
- Use the name-year or citation-sequence system consistently with the rest of your paper.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your TED Talk.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the CSE (8th 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 CSE requirements.
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