Citation Guide

Learn how to properly cite content from Artivism Media in various academic and professional formats. This guide covers APA, MLA, Chicago, and BibTeX citation styles.

General Citation

How do I cite content from Artivism Media?

Each item page includes a citation button that copies a formatted citation. You can also use the formats below for APA, MLA, Chicago, and BibTeX styles. Always include the item title, author/creator (if available), year, source, and URL.

What information do I need for a citation?

Required: Title, Year (if available), URL. Recommended: Author/Creator, Source organization, License. All this information is available on each item's detail page.

How do I cite a video from Artivism Media?

For videos, include the video title, creator (if available), year, source platform (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.), and the Artivism Media URL. See examples below for specific formats.

How do I cite a document or book from Artivism Media?

For documents and books, follow standard citation formats for the type (book, article, etc.), but include the Artivism Media URL as the access location. Include ISBN if available.

Citation Formats

How do I cite in APA format?

APA format: Author, A. A. (Year). Title [Media type]. Source Name. Artivism Media. URL. Example: Smith, J. (2020). Climate Activism Documentary [Video]. YouTube. Artivism Media. https://www.artivism.media/video/example-slug

How do I cite in MLA format?

MLA format: Author. "Title." Source Name, Year, URL. Accessed Day Month Year. Example: Smith, John. "Climate Activism Documentary." YouTube, 2020, artivism.media/video/example-slug. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

How do I cite in Chicago format?

Chicago format: Author, "Title," Source Name, Year, URL. Example: Smith, John. "Climate Activism Documentary." YouTube, 2020. https://www.artivism.media/video/example-slug.

How do I cite in BibTeX format?

BibTeX format depends on media type. For videos: @misc{key, title={Title}, author={Author}, year={Year}, url={URL}}. Use @book for books, @article for articles. See item detail pages for BibTeX export.

Special Cases

How do I cite content without an author?

If no author is listed, start the citation with the title. In APA: "Title" (Year). In MLA: "Title." Source Name. In Chicago: "Title," Source Name.

How do I cite content from Internet Archive?

Include "Internet Archive" as the source. Example (APA): Title (Year). Internet Archive. Artivism Media. URL. Always include the original Internet Archive identifier if available.

How do I cite Creative Commons licensed content?

Include the license in your citation. Example: Author (Year). Title [CC BY 4.0]. Source. Artivism Media. URL. This helps readers understand usage rights.

How do I cite a podcast episode?

For podcasts: Author/Host. "Episode Title." Podcast Series Name, episode number, Source, Date. Artivism Media. URL. Include season/episode numbers if available.

Citation Examples

APA Style Example

Smith, J. (2020). Climate Activism Documentary [Video]. YouTube. Artivism Media. https://www.artivism.media/video/example-slug

MLA Style Example

Smith, John. "Climate Activism Documentary." YouTube, 2020, artivism.media/video/example-slug. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.

Chicago Style Example

Smith, John. "Climate Activism Documentary." YouTube, 2020. https://www.artivism.media/video/example-slug.

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