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Citing a speech depends on the format in which you accessed that speech. For example, if you read a text transcript of a speech, you should cite it as a speech transcript:

Lincoln, A. (2019). Gettysburg address [Speech transcript]. American Rhetoric.  https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/gettysburgaddress.htm (Original work published 1863)

• Parenthetical Citation: (Lincoln,1863/2019)
• Narrative Citation: Lincoln (1863/2019)
• Note: In the reference entry, the first date in the reference entry is associate with the work where the transcript is published. For more info see the APA Style Guide on Transcripts .

If you watched a speech on YouTube, you would cite it as a streaming video:

CNBC Television. (2021, April 28). President Joe Biden delivers his first state of the Union address . [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dggKaPXt0gI

• Parenthetical Citation: (CNBC, 2021)
• Narrative Citation: CNBC (2021)
• Note: The person or organization who uploaded the video is considered the author. For more information see pg. 344 of the APA 7th Edition Style Guide (2020)

If you listened to a speech as an audio recording, you would cite it as a speech audio recording:

King, M.L., Jr. (1963, August 28). I have a dream [Speech audio recording]. American Rhetoric. https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm

• Parenthetical Citation: (King, 1963)
• Narrative Citation: King (1963)
• Note: This example was sourced from pg. 346 of the APA 7th Edition Style Guide (2020)

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How to Cite a Speech in APA Style

“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” Martin Luther King, Jr. made this famous declaration on August 28, 1963, from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. It may be the most famous American speech ever given, and it’s certainly oft-quoted. 

But how do you properly cite a speech in APA Style?  The answer may surprise you. You don’t reference the speech itself!

Even for a speech you may know by heart, you should find an authoritative source for the text. Then you simply reference the book, video documentary, website, or other source for the quotation. The reference format you need will depend on the type of document you’ve used. 

For example, if you’ve found Dr. King’s speech in a book of great speeches, your reference might be as follows. 

The in-text citation would include the surname of the author or editor of the source document and the year of publication.  For example, your sentence might look like this: 

Dr. King declared, “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed” (Smith, 2009).

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How to Cite a Speech in APA Style

Speeches are valuable primary sources in academic research. Citing speeches in APA style requires specific elements: speaker’s name, speech title, event name, date, location, and type of speech. For recorded speeches, include the medium and URL if available. These details apply to both in-text citations and reference list entries.

Key Elements in APA Citations

When citing speeches, the core components of APA citations remain consistent but are adapted to fit the nature of the speech:

• Speaker : The person who delivered the speech.
• Date : The specific date when the speech was delivered.
• Title : The official title of the speech, if available. If not, a descriptive title in brackets.
• Location : Where the speech was delivered, including the event name and venue.

Gathering Information Before You Begin

Crucial details to collect.

Accurate citation begins with meticulous information gathering. For a speech, ensure you collect:

• The speaker’s full name and title.
• The speech’s official title or a descriptive summary.
• The exact date of the speech.
• The location, including the event name and venue.

Tips for Accurate Recording

During live speeches, it can be challenging to capture all necessary details accurately. Here are some tips:

• Use a recorder : If permissible, record the speech for reference.
• Take detailed notes : Note down key points, especially names, dates, and specific phrases.
• Verify details : Cross-check the event program or official announcements for accuracy.

Crafting the Reference List Entry for a Speech

Step-by-step guide.

Creating a reference list entry for a speech involves several steps:

• Start with the speaker’s name:  Last name, followed by initials.
• Date of the speech:  Enclosed in parentheses.
• Title of the speech:  Italicized if it’s a published title; if not, use a descriptive title in brackets.
• Event and location details: Name of the event, venue, and location.

For example:

Smith, J. (2020, March 5). [Keynote address on climate change] . Environmental Summit, Green Convention Center, Boston, MA.

Handling Missing Details

Sometimes, not all details are available. In such cases:

• No title : Use a descriptive title in brackets.
• No date : Use “n.d.” to indicate no date.
• Unspecified locatio n: Provide as much detail as possible.

Examples of Well-Formatted References

Doe, J. (2019, May 10). [Commencement address] . University of Learning, Graduation Ceremony, Springfield, IL.

Johnson, A. B. (n.d.). [Motivational speech on leadership] . Corporate Leadership Conference, Tech Hub, San Francisco, CA.

In-Text Citations for Quoting or Paraphrasing Speeches

Simplifying in-text citations.

When incorporating speeches into your text, differentiate between direct quotes and paraphrases. For direct quotes, include the speaker’s last name, year, and a specific locator (if available):

• Direct quote: (Smith, 2020, p. 5)
• Paraphrase : (Smith, 2020)

Importance of Page Numbers and Timestamps

For longer speeches or recordings, using timestamps (minutes) can guide readers to the exact part of the speech:

• “Climate change is our most pressing issue” (Smith, 2020, 12:34).

Real-Life Examples

Direct quote: “The future of our planet hinges on our actions today” (Doe, 2019, 22:15).

Paraphrase: Johnson (n.d.) emphasized the importance of proactive leadership in corporate settings.

Citing Recorded Speeches and Online Presentations

Adjustments for Digital Formats

Citing recorded speeches and online presentations requires slight adjustments. Include the format description and access information:

• Speaker’s name, date, title, format, URL, and access date.

Including URLs and Access Dates

When citing online speeches, always include the URL and the date you accessed the material:

Doe, J. (2019, May 10). Commencement address [Video]. University of Learning. https://www.university.edu/commencement

Example Citations

Smith, J. (2020, March 5). Keynote address on climate change [Video]. Environmental Summit. https://www.summit.org/climate2020

Why is it important to cite speeches in academic writing?

Citing speeches in academic writing is crucial for acknowledging the original ideas and contributions of speakers. It enhances the credibility of your work by providing a robust foundation built on reliable sources, and it respects the intellectual property of the speaker, ensuring their insights are properly recognized within the scholarly community.

What key elements are required for an APA citation of a speech?

An APA citation of a speech must include the speaker’s full name, the date of the speech, the title of the speech (or a descriptive title if no official title is available), and the location where the speech was delivered. These elements ensure that the citation is comprehensive and allows readers to trace the original source accurately.

How should I format in-text citations for speeches in APA style?

For in-text citations of speeches in APA style, you should differentiate between direct quotes and paraphrases. For direct quotes, include the speaker’s last name, the year of the speech, and a specific locator like a page number or timestamp (e.g., Smith, 2020, p. 5 or Smith, 2020, 12:34). For paraphrases, simply include the speaker’s last name and the year (e.g., Smith, 2020).

Accurate citation of speeches in APA format involves including speaker information, speech details, event context, and location specifics. Following these guidelines helps properly attribute ideas to speakers and provides readers with the necessary information to locate the original source.

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To orally cite something, you will need to give sufficient information about the source. Typically, this is the author, title, and date of a source. By including this information, you allow your listeners to find your original sources, as well as allow them to hear that your sources are recent and are credible.

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The first thing you want to figure out when you are creating a reference is what type of material you are referencing. Depending on what your item is, the reference will look slightly different. Check out the tabs for examples of how to cite. 

Your Reference page should include the following:

• At the top, it should have the word   References  centered and in bold.
• References will be in alphabetical order by the first author's last name.
• The references will be   double spaced  and have  hanging indentation . Hanging indentation means that the first line of the reference is all the way to the left, and the rest of the lines of the reference are indented. 

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Why cite sources verbally?

• to c onvince your audience  that you are a  credible  speaker.  Building on the work of others lends authority to your presentation
• to prove that your information comes from solid,  reliable sources that your audience can trust.
• to give credit to others for their ideas, data, images (even on PowerPoint slides), and words to  avoid plagiarism.
• to  leave a path for your audience  so they can locate your sources.

What are tips for effective verbal citations?

When citing books:

• Ineffective : “ Margaret Brownwell writes in her book Dieting Sensibly that fad diets telling you ‘eat all you want’ are dangerous and misguided.” (Although the speaker cites and author and book title, who is Margaret Brownwell?  No information is presented to establish her authority on the topic.)
• Better : “Margaret Brownwell, professor of nutrition at the Univeristy of New Mexico , writes in her book, Dieting Sensibly, that …” (The author’s credentials are clearly described.)

When citing Magazine, Journal, or Newspaper articles

• Ineffective : “An article titled ‘Biofuels Boom’ from the ProQuest database notes that midwestern energy companies are building new factories to convert corn to ethanol.” (Although ProQuest is the database tool used to retrieve the information, the name of the newspaper or journal and publication date should be cited as the source.)
• Better : “An article titled ‘Biofuels Boom’ in a September 2010 issue of Journal of Environment and Development” notes that midwestern energy companies…” (Name and date of the source provides credibility and currency of the information as well as giving the audience better information to track down the source.)

When citing websites

• Ineffective : “According to generationrescue.org, possible recovery from autism includes dietary interventions.” (No indication of the credibility or sponsoring organization or author of the website is given)
• Better : “According to pediatrician Jerry Kartzinel, consultant for generationrescue.org, an organization that provides information about autism treatment options, possibly recovery from autism includes dietary interventions.” (author and purpose of the website is clearly stated.)

Note: some of the above examples are quoted from: Metcalfe, Sheldon. Building a Speech. 7th ed. Boston: Wadsworth, 2010. Google Books. Web. 17 Mar. 2012.

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References in the text of your paper briefly identify sources and enable readers to locate them in the reference list.

When using APA format, provide at least the author's last name and the date of publication, enclosed in parentheses: ( Kameʻeleihiwa , 2006) . Or use a reference similar to:  As Kameʻeleihiwa (2006) mentions...  

If there are two authors, use ( Kameʻeleihiwa & Silva, 2006) or something similar to:  Research by Kameʻeleihiwa and Silva (2006) supports...

For three or more authors, use ( Kameʻeleihiwa et al., 2006) or something similar to:  Kameʻeleihiwa et al. (2006) suggest...

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Citing speeches in academic writing requires careful attention to the specific citation style—APA, MLA, or Chicago—each of which has its own set of guidelines. The APA 7th edition focuses on including details like the speaker’s name, date, and format of the speech, whether it’s an audio recording or a transcript. MLA style, on the other hand, emphasizes the type of source, such as a live event, transcript, or recording, and often uses more abbreviated book titles. Chicago style offers flexibility, with distinct approaches for footnotes, bibliography entries, and author-date citations, depending on whether the speech was attended in person or accessed through a transcript or recording. This guide explores how to accurately cite speeches across these three major citation styles, ensuring your references are both precise and properly formatted by following format guidelines.

How to Cite a Speech in APA: Essential Guidelines

Citing a speech in APA 7th edition can be challenging, especially when you need to support an argument or idea. For students majoring in Law or Political Science, referencing speeches is a common requirement. The APA 7th edition manual provides clear guidelines for creating accurate citations, but the approach depends on the type of speech and the format of the source.

To cite a speech, you should include the speaker’s name, the recording date, the speech title in italics, and specify the type of speech in square brackets (e.g., [Speech audio recording]). Additionally, include the website or platform name where the speech is accessible and provide the URL. Adding a timestamp for in-text citations can help your readers locate the specific part of the speech. Remember to include the publication date in your reference to ensure academic integrity and clarity.

Here’s a summary of the key points:

Speaker’s Name : Start with the name of the person delivering the speech.

Date of Recording : Include the date when the speech was recorded or delivered.

Title in Italics : The title of the speech should be italicized.

Speech Type in Brackets : Use square brackets to describe the type of speech (e.g., [Speech audio recording]).

Source and URL : Mention the platform or website where the speech can be found and provide the URL.

By following these steps, you can ensure your APA citations are accurate and complete, allowing your readers to easily locate the referenced speech.

APA Speech Template

Speaker’s Last Name, Initial(s). (Year, Month Day). Title of your speech . [Speech audio recording]. Website’s Name. URL

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Luther King, M. Jr. (1968 April 4). I’ve been to the Mountaintop . [Speech audio recording]. American Rhetoric. https://www.learnoutloud.com/Catalog/History/-/Ive-Been-to-the-Mountaintop/16724

(Luther King, 1968, 2:17)

As for the other types and formats of a speech that can be cited in APA style, you may be dealing with a conference, a paper presentation, or deal with the personal communication source. Now, if you have to cite a TED Talk or something that has been uploaded to YouTube, you must use the referencing conventions for video citations since it is a different quote type.

Citing a Paper Presentation

When you are asked to cite a paper presentation that is related to an academic conference by turning to APA 7th edition style , you should use the following rules. Such presentations are often found in a book, especially in conference proceedings. Remember to include the date by stating the range of days as you can see below:

APA Citation Template

Author’s Last Name, Initial(s). (Year, Month Day-Day).  Title of the Document  [Paper presentation]. Conference Name, City, State, Country. URL

APA Citation Reference

Holmes, N. (2015, May 11-15).  Social disparity and the challenges of the school attendance problem in Scotland  [Paper presentation]. SSNCV 2015: Education in Scotland Open Conference, Aberdeen, UK.

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(Holmes, 2015) Note:* when you have to cite a published conference that comes from an academic journal or a book that is available in print, the APA 7th manual recommends using the relevant citation rules for each specific source. Using APA how to cite a speech rules means that you should either choose the book citation style or the academic journal referencing system.*

Citing Speeches as Personal Communications

In certain situations, you may need to cite a speech that hasn’t been recorded or officially transcribed, such as a speech given at a private event. In these cases, APA style considers the speech as a personal communication. Since personal communications are not retrievable by your audience, they should only be cited in the text and not included in the reference list. Simply mention the speaker, the nature of the communication, and the date within your in-text citation.

Personal Communication Citation Example: 

The subject of domestic violence in Chicago's suburbs has been researched in the speech (R. Barley, personal communication, June 4, 2022). 

Citing a speech in APA format can be tricky, so if you need assistance, you might consider hiring a professional speech writer to ensure your citations are accurate and properly formatted.

How to Cite a Speech in MLA Style

When citing a speech in MLA style, the format depends on whether you accessed the speech live, via a transcript, or through a recording. Here’s a guide to help you cite each type correctly:

1. Citing a Speech You Attended:

Format: Speaker’s Last Name, First Name. Title of the Speech . Title of the Event, Date, Location.

Example: Smith, John. The Future of Technology . Tech Innovation Conference, 5 May 2023, Silicon Valley Conference Center.

2. Citing a Transcribed Speech in a Book:

Format: Speaker’s Last Name, First Name. “Title of the Speech.” Title of the Book , edited by Editor’s Name, Publisher, Year, page numbers.

Example: King, Martin Luther Jr. “I Have a Dream.” Speeches That Changed the World , edited by Jon Smith, Penguin Books, 2020, pp. 45-50.

3. Citing a Recorded Speech:

Format: Speaker’s Last Name, First Name. Title of the Speech . Date of Speech. Title of the Website/Platform , URL.

Example: Obama, Barack. Farewell Address . 10 Jan. 2017. YouTube , www.youtube.com/watch?v=obama_farewell .

These examples should help you accurately cite speeches in MLA format, depending on the source and context, and ensure you include the book title when citing transcribed speeches.

How to cite a speech in Chicago style

When citing contemporary speeches in Chicago style, it’s crucial to follow the correct format based on how you accessed the speech. If you attended the speech in person, include details about the event’s location and date. For transcribed or recorded speeches, the citation should match the format of the source type, such as a website or book, and must include the publisher name.

Understanding these distinctions ensures accurate citation, helping readers locate the original source of the speech. Let’s explore the key details and Chicago requirements for referencing speeches effectively.

How to Cite a Recorded or Transcribed Speech

When citing a video recording or online transcript, it’s essential to follow the correct format based on where you accessed the material. Start with the speaker’s name and ensure that punctuation and quotation marks are correctly used.

For a Transcript in a Book:

Use the standard book citation format, but begin with the speaker’s name instead of the book authors. Include the title of speech, title, page range, and chapter (if relevant), along with the book’s publication details. This approach provides a clear reference that aligns with the source type.

Bibliography:

Black, Jane. “The New Year Speech.” In Best Speeches , edited by Ronald Grey, 115-118. Newtown: Doe Publishers, 2022.

Jane Black, “The New Year Speech,” in Best Speeches ed. Ronald Grey (Newtown: Doe Publishers, 2022), 115-118.

Short note:

Black, “The Speech,” 115-118.

Citing a speech transcript found on a website

For this type of quote, it’s important to prioritize the speaker’s name over the website owners. While following the general guidelines of the Chicago style (which differ from those you follow to cite a speech in APA), emphasize the speaker.

Obama, Barack. “A More Perfect Union.” Transcript of speech delivered at the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, 18 March 2008. https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/barackobama/barackobamaamoreperfectunion.htm .

Barack Obama,  “A More Perfect Union,” transcript of speech delivered at the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, 18 March, 2008, https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/barackobama/barackobamaamoreperfectunion.htm .

Obama, “A More Perfect Union”.

For historical speeches, such as George Washington's Farewell Address, you can reference the Avalon Project for the source. For example, in APA style, you would cite it as: Washington, G. (1796). Farewell Address. Retrieved from avalon.law.yale.edu 18th_century washing.asp.

Citing from a video on a website

Video presentations often provide condensed and valuable information for essays. Here is a sample of citing video content found on a website.

Smith, Emily. "The Science of Climate Change." Lecture, Environmental Studies Seminar, University of California, filmed March 12, 2022. Video of lecture, 1:25:37. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYZ12345 .

1. Emily Smith, "The Science of Climate Change," Lecture, Environmental Studies Seminar, University of California, filmed March 12, 2022, video of lecture, 1:25:37, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYZ12345 .

Smith, “Climate Change,” 1:23:35.

Citing a lecture you attended

You may need to reference a lecture, conference presentation, or public talk you attended. The format is relatively straightforward since no published materials are involved in this case. You should indicate the following information:

name of the speaker;

"Lecture" label;

details about the institution hosting the conference (its name, location);

Johnson, Lisa. “Globalization and Its Impact on Modern Society.” Lecture, Global Studies Seminar, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, March 5 2022.

1. Liza Johnson, “Globalization and Its Impact on Modern Society” (lecture, Global Studies Seminar, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, March 5, 2022).

Johnson, “Globalization.”

Citing speeches in Chicago author-date style

When asked how to cite a speech in Chicago style, many students are often interested in creating in-text quotes and a works cited entry using an author-date format. For that, it’s necessary to follow the pattern:

Obama, Barack. 2008. “A More Perfect Union.” Transcript of speech delivered at the National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, 18 March 2008. https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/barackobama/barackobamaamoreperfectunion.htm .

In-text citation in an author-date format:

(Obama, 2008)

The difference is that you need to add the year right after the author’s name.

Citing a speech: Chicago format for best academic papers

Accurately citing your sources is an essential aspect of any academic writing task. In this article, we’ve covered the essentials of citing speeches in Chicago style. We discussed the general rules and delved into specific formatting variations for different scenarios. To make your writing process easier and faster, we recommend using our Chicago style citation generator to create correct citations in one mouse click. Take advantage of our effective tool elaborated by EduBirdie specialists and complete outstanding academic papers in Chicago style! Citing a speech in Chicago style can be intricate, so if you're struggling with it, you might consider the option to pay someone to do my homework to ensure your citations are correctly formatted.

What to do if the date is not indicated?

In cases where the lecture or conference you referenced does not have a listed date, you should use “n.d.” in your citation. This abbreviation means “no date.”

What are the formatting requirements if there’s no author mentioned?

When no author is indicated for the lecture or speech you quote, you can start your reference with the title. As for other details, follow the typical requirements when citing speeches or lectures.

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The APA Style page " Transcript of an Audiovisual Work References " provides guidance on how to cite a speech in transcript:

• Provide the name of the speaker as the author.
• Describe the type of transcript in square brackets (e.g., “[Speech transcript]”).
• Provide the site name in the source element of the reference, followed by the URL of the transcript.

Web Source Example

For example, Ronald Reagan's "Remarks at the Brandenburg Gate," cited from the Presidential Library:

In-Text Citation

(Reagan, 1987).

Reference Page

Reagan, R. (1987). Tear Down This Wall: Remarks at Brandenburg Gate  [Speech transcript]. Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library, https://www.reaganfoundation.org/media/128814/brandenburg.pdf .

YouTube Video Example

(BarakObamadotcom, 2008).

BarakObamadotcom.(2008, Mar 18). Barak Obama speech: A more perfect union [Video].  YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrp-v2tHaDo .

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Note:  This page reflects the latest version of the APA Publication Manual (i.e., APA 7), which released in October 2019. There is no equivalent resource for the older APA 6 style (i.e., this page was written from scratch), but the old resource for electronic sources, which covers similar ground,  can be found here .

The term "audiovisual media" refers to media that contain both audio components, visual components, or a combination of both. In general, the citation style for audiovisual media varies depending on whether the piece stands alone or is part of a larger work. The following examples provide sample references for some of the most common audiovisual sources. Please note: the following contains a list of the most commonly cited audiovisual sources. For a complete list of how to cite audiovisual sources, please refer to the 7 th edition of the APA Publication Manual.

Film or Video

Director, D. D. (Director). (Date of publication).  Title of motion picture  [Film]. Production company.

Loyd, P. (Director). (2008). Mamma mia! [Film]. Universal Pictures. 

Film or Video in Another Language 

Director, D. D. (Director). (Date of publication).  Title of motion picture in original language [Translated title]   [Film]. Production company.

Del Toro, G. (Director). (2006). El laberinto del fauno [Pan’s labyrinth] [Film]. Warner Bros. Pictures.

Executive Producer, P. P. (Executive Producer). (Date range of release). Title of series [TV series]. Production company(s).

Sherman-Palladino, A., Palladino, D. (Executive Producers). (2017-present). The marvelous Mrs. Maisel  [TV series] . Dorothy Parker Drank Here Productions; Picrow, Amazon Studios.

TV Series Episode

Writer, W. W. (Writer), & Director, D. D. (Director). (Original air date). Title of episode (Season number, Episode number) [Tv series episode]. In P. Executive Producer (Executive Producer),  Series title . Production company(s). 

Korsh, A. (Writer & Director). (2019, September 25). One last con (Season 9, Episode 10) [TV series episode]. In D. Liman & D. Bartis (Executive Producers), Suits . Untitled Korsh Company; Universal Content Productions; Open 4 Business Productions. 

YouTube Video

Person or group who uploaded video. (Date of publication). Title of video [Video]. Website host. URL 

Tasty. (2018, March 7). 7 recipes you can make in 5 minutes [Video]. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_5wHw6l11o

Music Album

Recording artist. (Year of release). Title of album [Album]. Record label.

The National. (2019). I am easy to find [Album]. 4AD.

Note: if you are referencing a re-recorded version of a classical work, list that album title in brackets following the name of the album.

Single Song or Track

Recording artist. (Year of release). Title of song [Song]. On Title of album [Album]. Record label. 

Dacus, L. (2018). Night shift [Song]. On Historian [Album]. Matador Records.

Note: if the song is a piece of classical music, you can list the composer instead of the recording artist.

Note: if the song does not have an associated album, simply omit the section with the album.

Executive Producer, E. P. (Executive Producer). (Range of publication). Title of podcast [Audio podcast]. Production company. URL

Bae, P. (Executive Producer). (2017-present). The big loop [Audio podcast]. QRX. https://www.thebiglooppodcast.com/

Note: in place of the executive producer, you can also list the host of the podcast.

Note: if you did not access the podcast via an online source (e.g., if, you used a podcast app), omit the URL.

Single Podcast Episode

Executive Producer, E. P. (Executive Producer). (Date of publication). Title of podcast episode (Episode number) [Audio podcast episode]. In Title of podcast . Production company. URL

Koenig, S. (Host). (2014, October 3). The alibi (No. 1) [Audio podcast episode]. In Serial . WBEZ Chicago. https://serialpodcast.org/

Note: if you did not access the podcast via an online source (e.g., if you used a podcast app), omit the URL.

Artwork in a Museum or on a Museum Website

Artist, A. (Year of release). Title of artwork [medium]. Name of museum, City, State, Country. URL of museum

Hopper, E. (1942). Nighthawks [Painting]. Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States. https://www.artic.edu/artworks/111628/nighthawks

Note: if the artwork is available via a museum website, cite that website at the end of the citation. If there is no associated website, simply omit the URL.

Note: if the artwork does not have a title, briefly describe the work and put that description in square brackets.

Photograph (not associated with a museum)

Photographer, P. (Year of publication). Title of photograph [Photograph]. Source. URL

Ryan, S. (2019). Sea smoke on Lake Michigan [Photograph]. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/world/year-in-pictures.html

Note: if the photograph does not have a title, describe the photograph and put that description in square brackets.

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Published February 2, 2021. Updated August 20, 2021.

To cite a speech, you need to know the name of the speaker, name of the host or director, name of the producer, date, title of the speech, production company, and URL of the speech.

The templates and examples below are based on the 7th edition of the  Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association  and the main  APA style website . On this page, you can learn how to cite the following:

Speech transcript

Speech, audio recording

Speech, video recording

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Citing a speech transcript in APA style

In-text citation templates and examples:

Speaker’s Surname (Original Publication Year/Year of Transcript)

In his speech, Faulkner (1949/2017) mentioned…

Parenthetical:

(Speaker’s Surname, Original Publication Year/Year of Transcript)

… was mentioned (Faulkner, 1949/2017).

APA In-text citations include both the original year of the speech’s publication and the year of the transcript’s publication.

Reference list entry template and example:

Speaker’s Surname, F. M. (Transcript Year).  Title of the transcript  [Type of Transcript]. Publishing Company/Website. URL (Publication Year of Original Work)

Faulkner, W. (2017).  Accepting the Nobel Prize in literature  [Speech transcript]. American Rhetoric. https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/williamfaulknernobelprizeaddress.htm (Original work published 1949)

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Citing a speech (audio recording) in APA style

Speaker’s Surname (Year of Speech)

King (1967)

(Speaker’s Surname, Year of Speech)

(King, 1967)

Note that the month and day the speech was given are not mentioned in APA in-text citations.

Speaker’s Surname, F. M. (Year, Month Day of the Speech).  Title of the speech  [Type of recording]. Production Company/Website. URL

King, M. L., Jr. (1967, April 4).  A time to break silence  [Speech audio recording]. American Rhetoric. https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkatimetobreaksilence.htm

Citing a speech (video recording) in APA style

Romney (2007)

(Romney, 2007)

Romney, M. (2007, December 6).  Faith in America  [Speech video recording]. American Rhetoric. https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mittromneyfaithinamerica.htm

For more information on citing sources in APA, also read these guides on  APA in-text citations  and  APA reference page examples .

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In APA format, the source indicates where readers can retrieve the cited work. Sources fall into two categories, just as titles do. Works that are part of a greater whole and works that stand alone. The requirements for each one are as follows:

• the source for works that are part of a greater whole (journal article, edited book chapter, etc.) is the greater whole (i.e., the journal), and the DOI or URL
• the source for works that stand alone (book, report, dissertation, film, social media site, webpage, etc.) includes the publisher of the work, database, social media page, or website, and the DOI or URL

The general guidelines for formatting the source in an APA style reference are listed below:

• print books require the book publisher
• online books require the book publisher and the DOI or URL
• print journals require the journal name, volume number, issue number, and page range
• online journals require the journal name, volume number, issue number, page range, and the DOI or URL
• italicize the journal title and the volume number
• place the issue number in parentheses after the volume number with no space in between them

From APA Publication Manual, 7th, ed., Ch. 9.23 Definition of Source, 9.24 Format of the Source Element, & 9.25 Periodical Sources

Source element for an online journal article:

McCauley, S. M., & Christiansen, M. H. (2019). Language learning as language use: A cross-linguistic model of child language development. Psychological Review, 126 (1), 1-51. https://doi.org/10.1037/rev0000126

Source information for a book:

Garton, A. (2005). E xploring cognitive development: The child as problem solver . Blackwell.

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The results of a ChatGPT “chat” are not retrievable by other readers, and although nonretrievable data or quotations in APA Style papers are usually cited as  personal communications , with ChatGPT-generated text there is no person communicating. Quoting ChatGPT’s text from a chat session is therefore more like sharing an algorithm’s output; thus, credit the author of the algorithm with a reference list entry and the corresponding in-text citation.

When prompted with “Is the left brain right brain divide real or a metaphor?” the ChatGPT-generated text indicated that although the two brain hemispheres are somewhat specialized, “the notation that people can be characterized as ‘left-brained’ or ‘right-brained’ is considered to be an oversimplification and a popular myth” (OpenAI, 2023).

OpenAI. (2023).  ChatGPT  (Mar 14 version) [Large language model].  https://chat.openai.com/chat

Creating a reference to ChatGPT or other AI models and software

The in-text citations and references above are adapted from the reference template for software in Section 10.10 of the  Publication Manual  (American Psychological Association, 2020, Chapter 10). Although here we focus on ChatGPT, because these guidelines are based on the software template, they can be adapted to note the use of other large language models (e.g., Bard), algorithms, and similar software.

The reference and in-text citations for ChatGPT are formatted as follows:

• Parenthetical citation:  (OpenAI, 2023)
• Narrative citation:  OpenAI (2023)

Break the reference down

• look at the four elements (author, date, title, and source):

Author:  The author of the model is OpenAI.

Date:  The date is the year of the version you used. Following the template in Section 10.10, you need to include only the year, not the exact date. The version number provides the specific date information a reader might need.

Title:  The name of the model is “ChatGPT,” so that serves as the title and is italicized in your reference, as shown in the template. Although OpenAI labels unique iterations (i.e., ChatGPT-3, ChatGPT-4), they are using “ChatGPT” as the general name of the model, with updates identified with version numbers.

The version number is included after the title in parentheses. The format for the version number in ChatGPT references includes the date because that is how OpenAI is labeling the versions. Different large language models or software might use different version numbering; use the version number in the format the author or publisher provides, which may be a numbering system (e.g., Version 2.0) or other methods.

Bracketed text  is used in references for additional descriptions when they are needed to help a reader understand what’s being cited. References for a number of common sources, such as journal articles and books, do not include bracketed descriptions, but things outside of the typical peer-reviewed system often do. In the case of a reference for ChatGPT, provide the descriptor “Large language model” in square brackets. OpenAI describes ChatGPT-4 as a “large multimodal model,” so that description may be provided instead if you are using ChatGPT-4. Later versions and software or models from other companies may need different descriptions, based on how the publishers describe the model. The goal of the bracketed text is to briefly describe the kind of model to your reader.

Source:  When the publisher name and the author name are the same, do not repeat the publisher name in the source element of the reference, and move directly to the URL. This is the case for ChatGPT. The URL for ChatGPT is  https://chat.openai.com/chat . For other models or products for which you may create a reference, use the URL that links as directly as possible to the source (i.e., the page where you can access the model, not the publisher’s homepage).

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APA website citations usually include the author, the publication date, the title of the page or article, the website name, and the URL. If there is no author, start the citation with the title of the article. If the page is likely to change over time, add a retrieval date.

If you are citing an online version of a print publication (e.g. a newspaper , magazine , or dictionary ), use the same format as you would for print, with a URL added at the end. Formats differ for online videos (e.g. TED Talks ), images , and dissertations .

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When you refer to a website in your text without quoting or paraphrasing from a specific part of it, you don’t need a formal citation. Instead, you can just include the URL in parentheses after the name of the site:

One of the most popular social media sites, Instagram (http://instagram.com), allows users to share images and videos.

For this kind of citation, you don’t need to include the website on the reference page . However, if you’re citing a specific page or article from a website, you will need a formal in-text citation and reference list entry.

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Various kinds of articles appear online, and how you cite them depends on where the article appears.

Online articles from newspapers, magazines, and blogs

Articles appearing in online versions of print publications (e.g. newspapers and magazines) are cited like their print versions, but with an added URL.

The same format is used for blog posts. Just include the blog name where you would usually put the name of the magazine or newspaper.

Articles from online-only news sites

For articles from news sites without print equivalents (e.g. BBC News, Reuters), italicize the name of the article and  not  the name of the site.

When a web page does not list an individual author, it can usually be attributed to an organization or government . If this results in the author name being identical to the site name, omit the site name, as in the example below.

If you can’t identify any author at all, replace the author name with the title of the page or article.

In the in-text citation , put the title in quotation marks if it is in plain text in the reference list, or in italics if it is in italics in the reference list. Note that title case is used for the title here, unlike in the reference list. Shorten the title to the first few words if necessary.

When a web page or article does not list a publication or revision date, replace the date with “n.d.” (“no date”) in all citations.

If an online source is likely to change over time, it is recommended to include the date on which you accessed it.

As social media posts are usually untitled, use the first 20 words of the post, in italics, as a title. Also include any relevant information about the type of post and any multimedia aspects (e.g. videos, images, sound, links) in square brackets.

On some social media sites (such as Twitter ), users go by usernames instead of or in addition to their real names. Where the author’s real name is known, include it, along with their username in square brackets:

In some cases, you’ll want to cite a whole social media profile instead of a specific post. In these cases, include an access date, because a profile will obviously change over time:

When citing a webpage or online article , the APA in-text citation consists of the author’s last name and year of publication. For example: (Worland & Williams, 2015). Note that the author can also be an organization. For example: (American Psychological Association, 2019).

If you’re quoting you should also include a locator. Since web pages don’t have page numbers, you can use one of the following options:

• Paragraph number: (Smith, 2018, para. 15).
• Heading or section name: ( CDC, 2020, Flu Season section)
• Abbreviated heading:  ( CDC, 2020, “Key Facts” section)

When you quote or paraphrase a specific passage from a source, you need to indicate the location of the passage in your APA in-text citation . If there are no page numbers (e.g. when citing a website ) but the text is long, you can instead use section headings, paragraph numbers, or a combination of the two:

(Caulfield, 2019, Linking section, para. 1).

Section headings can be shortened if necessary. Kindle location numbers should not be used in ebook citations , as they are unreliable.

If you are referring to the source as a whole, it’s not necessary to include a page number or other marker.

When no individual author name is listed, but the source can clearly be attributed to a specific organization—e.g., a press release by a charity, a report by an agency, or a page from a company’s website—use the organization’s name as the author in the reference entry and APA in-text citations .

When no author at all can be determined—e.g. a collaboratively edited wiki or an online article published anonymously—use the title in place of the author. In the in-text citation, put the title in quotation marks if it appears in plain text in the reference list, and in italics if it appears in italics in the reference list. Shorten it if necessary.

APA Style usually does not require an access date. You never need to include one when citing journal articles , e-books , or other stable online sources.

However, if you are citing a website or online article that’s designed to change over time, it’s a good idea to include an access date. In this case, write it in the following format at the end of the reference: Retrieved October 19, 2020, from https://www.uva.nl/en/about-the-uva/about-the-university/about-the-university.html

Instead of the author’s name, include the first few words of the work’s title in the in-text citation. Enclose the title in double quotation marks when citing an article, web page or book chapter. Italicize the title of periodicals, books, and reports.

No publication date

If the publication date is unknown , use “n.d.” (no date) instead. For example: (Johnson, n.d.).

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