How do I cite a TED Talk in Harvard?

To cite a TED Talk in Harvard (Cite Them Right), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

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How to Cite a TED Talk in Harvard (Cite Them Right)

Learn how to cite TED Talks and recorded conference talks in Harvard format (Cite Them Right). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Harvard Reference List Format

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

Speaker, A.A. (Year) Title of talk. Available at: https://www.ted.com/talks/xxxxx (Accessed: Day Month Year).

Harvard In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

(Speaker, 2024)

Narrative

Speaker (2024) explains...

Key Harvard Formatting Rules

Use the speaker as author and give the year of the talk.
Add 'Available at:' followed by the direct URL of the talk.
Include an '(Accessed: Day Month Year)' date at the end.
Name the platform (TED or YouTube) where you accessed the recording.

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 Harvard (Cite Them Right) 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 Harvard requirements.

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