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Cite a Video in ACS Style
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ACS Video Format
Khan Academy. Introduction to Organic Chemistry. YouTube, March 15, 2023. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxxxx.
About This Source Type
Videos — including YouTube lectures, recorded conference talks, and online demonstrations — can be cited in ACS style. The citation includes the creator/uploader name, the video title, the platform name, the upload date, and the URL.
Key Formatting Tips
- 1Use the channel name as the author if no individual is listed
- 2Include the platform name (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.)
- 3Include the upload date in Month Day, Year format
- 4Include the access date if the video may be taken down