How to cite a LinkedIn learning video in APA

APA LinkedIn video citation

To cite a LinkedIn learning video in a reference entry in APA style 6th edition include the following elements:

  1. Author of the video: Give the last name and initials (e. g. Watson, J. D.) of up to seven authors with the last name preceded by an ampersand (&). For eight or more authors include the first six names followed by an ellipsis (…) and add the last author's name.
  2. Year of release: Give the year in brackets followed by a full stop.
  3. Title of the video: Only the first letter of the first word and proper nouns are capitalized.
  4. 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 LinkedIn learning video in APA style 6th edition:

Author of the video. (Year of release). Title of the video [Video file]. Retrieved from URL

APA reference list examples

Take a look at our reference list examples that demonstrate the APA style guidelines for a LinkedIn learning video citation in action:

Examples

Citing a LinkedIn video only giving the domain as source

Foss, J. (2019). Writing a cover letter [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/

Citing a LinkedIn video only giving the full URL

Waxman, M. (2021). Marketing in the micro-moment [Video File]. Retrieved from https://www.linkedin.com/learning/digital-marketing-trends/marketing-in-the-micro-moment?u=2289946
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This citation style guide is based on the official Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edition).

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