How to Cite DVD Resources in APA Format

The American Psychological Association (APA) style is a manner of formatting and is frequently used by students and professional writers. In the APA style, writers must properly cite their resources to provide an easy-to-follow reference list for the reader. If you have used a DVD as a resource and want to cite it properly, you can do so easily by following a strict set of rules.

Instructions

    • 1

      List your DVD resources in alphabetical order based on the producer's last name and be sure to double-space between each entry.

    • 2

      Indent the second line of the reference 1/2 inch from the left side of your document.

    • 3

      Cite the DVD by using the following format and example:

      "Producer Last Name, Initial of First/Middle Name. (Producer), & Director Last Name, Initial of First/Middle Name. (Director).
      (Year). Title of film [Format]. Country of Origin: Studio or Available from name and full address of distributor."

      Example: "Reiner, R. (Producer), & Reiner, R. (Director). (1999). American president [DVD]. United States: Warner Home Video."

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