1. Identify the Relevant Information:
* Title of the DVD: This is essential for identifying the source.
* Production Company: This helps locate the DVD if it's not widely known.
* Specific Scene or Segment: If the fact is contained within a specific part of the DVD, you'll need to cite this for accurate referencing.
* Any Accompanying Materials: If the DVD came with a booklet, website, or other materials, you might be able to cite those instead.
2. Determine the Best Citation Method:
* If you have a booklet or website: Cite the booklet or website as your source, following standard APA guidelines.
* If you're citing a specific scene: You can include the scene information in your in-text citation, but this should be done sparingly.
Example:
* Booklet: "The average lifespan of a butterfly is three weeks" (National Geographic, 2022).
* Website: "The Amazon rainforest is home to 10% of the world's known species" (World Wildlife Fund, 2023).
* Specific Scene: "The character's dialogue in the opening scene reveals their motivation for the journey" (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2001).
3. In-text Citation:
* Author-Date: If the DVD has a specific creator, use their last name and year of release.
* Title-Date: If the DVD doesn't have a creator, use the title and year of release.
* Specific Scene (Optional): If you're citing a specific scene, include the scene information in parentheses after the date.
Example:
* Author-Date: (Jackson, 2001)
* Title-Date: (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2001)
* Specific Scene: (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, 2001, opening scene)
Important Note:
* In-text citations are only the first step. You also need a full reference list entry. However, since DVDs aren't typical academic sources, it's often more appropriate to cite the accompanying materials or use a more general description of the DVD's content in your reference list.
Remember to always check with your instructor or style guide for specific formatting requirements.