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How to Cite a TED Talk in Vancouver (ICMJE)

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

Vancouver Reference List Format

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

Speaker AA. Title of talk [Internet]. TED Conferences; Year [cited Year Mon Day]. Available from: https://www.ted.com/talks/xxxxx

Vancouver In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

(1)

Narrative

The talk (1) demonstrates...

Key Vancouver Formatting Rules

  • Do not italicize the talk title; add the [Internet] designator.
  • Use the speaker as author and name TED Conferences (or YouTube) as the publisher.
  • Give the year, a [cited] date, then 'Available from:' and the URL.
  • Number references in order of first 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 Vancouver (ICMJE) 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 Vancouver requirements.

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