How to cite a Khan academy video in APA
Khan Academy videos are a popular source of information. Most often the creator or author of the video is not listed. In this case, the title is moved to the position of the author, before the date of publication. If the date of publication is not stated on the web page, use "(n. d.)" instead.
To cite a Khan academy video in a reference entry in APA style 6th edition include the following elements:
- Title of the video: Only the first letter of the first word and proper nouns are capitalized.
- URL: Give the full URL of the web page including the protocol (http:// or https://).
Here is the basic format for a reference list entry of a Khan academy video in APA style 6th edition:
Title of the video [Video file]. (n. d.). Retrieved from URL
APA reference list examples
Take a look at our reference list examples that demonstrate the APA style guidelines for a Khan academy video citation in action:
Citing a Khan Academy video only giving the domain as source
Real GDP and nominal GDP [Video file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.khanacademy.org
Citing a Khan Academy video only giving the full URL
What is an algorithm and why should you care? [Video file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science/algorithms/intro-to-algorithms/v/what-are-algorithms
This citation style guide is based on the official Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition).