How to Put a Video Source on an Essay in MLA Format

Just as you must cite books and articles you used to write an essay or term paper, you must also cite video sources in order to avoid plagiarism. The correct format for referencing a video source when using Modern Language Association (MLA) format depends on what type of video source you are citing. Motion pictures, television episodes and video clips from the Internet are all cited differently.

Instructions

    • 1

      Format the reference in the following way if the video source is a movie. Make sure that the title of the film appears in italics.

      Film Title. Name of Director. Name(s) of Performers. Studio or Distributor, Year of Release. Medium of Publication.

      For example:

      Really Great Movie. Dir. Jim Smith. Perf. John Jones, Keith Jones, Jane Jones. Universal Studios, 2010. Film.

    • 2

      Format the reference in the following way if the video source is an episode from a television series. Make sure that the name of the series appears in italics.

      "Episode Title." Name of Television Series. Name(s) of Writers. Name of Director. Studio or Distributor, Year of Release. Medium of Publication.

      For example:

      "The Funny Pants Episode." America's Funny Video Competition: Season 8. Writ. Jim James and John Jones. Dir. Kevin Smith. Universal Studios, 2010. DVD.

    • 3

      Format your citation in the following manner if your video source is from the Internet:

      Author's Last Name, First Name (if available). "Video Title." Date Posted. Medium of Publication. Title of Website. Date on which you accessed the information. URL.

      For example:

      Smith, John. "The Skateboard Trick." 08 Aug. 2010. Online Video Clip. YouTube. Accessed on 30 Aug. 2010. <http://www/youtube/com/watch-5372989>

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