How to Cite Video Titles in an Essay

When writing an essay for class, you might find a documentary useful as part of your research. To properly cite the video, you need to locate all of the necessary information about it. By following the proper citation format as requested by your instructor, you can ensure that you are providing accurate credit to your source.

Instructions

    • 1

      Locate all of the necessary information for your citation, including the producer's name, the director's name, the year the movie was released, the country of origin, and the name and location of the movie studio. Some of this information may be difficult to find, but if you can't locate it on the case of the video, fast forward to the end credits, where you should be able to locate all of these details.

    • 2

      Identify the citation format your professor has asked you to use. Most colleges and universities use APA, Chicago or MLA, depending on the subject of your class.

    • 3

      Compile the information in the correct format.

      For APA, use the format: Producer's Last Name, First Initial (Producer), & Director's Last Name, First Initial (Director). (Year). Movie title [italicized] [Motion picture]. Country of Origin: Name of Movie Studio.

      For Chicago, use the format: Movie Title [italicized]. DVD/Videocassette. Directed by [Director Name]. Year [of release]; City and State of Movie Studio: Name of Movie Studio, Year [of release on DVD/Video].

      For MLA, use the format: Movie Title [italicized]. Dir. Director Name. Perf. Names of Relevant Performers. Movie Studio, Year. DVD/Videocassette.

Learnify Hub © www.0685.com All Rights Reserved