Question

In this section, you’ll describe how to avoid plagiarism when citing sources and learn how to properly link to sources.

You’ve posted a draft of your BookTok and applied lots of hashtags to the description or “caption” section below the video. You’re excited about posting it so that you can interact with your followers!

You remember you’ve referred to several outside sources in your video and have paraphrased them as evidence to support your claims about Gothic literature. You know you’re supposed to cite sources to avoid plagiarism, so now you’re worried! You need to credit your video sources.

How should you cite your sources for a video?
Question 7 options:

List your properly formatted sources in a pinned comment or in the video's description.


Don't use outside sources when developing a video script so you won't have to cite anything.


You don't have to cite sources you refer to in a video.


Mention you're paraphrasing from a source in the video narration. You don't have to say which source.

Answer 1

Correct answer: List your properly formatted sources in a pinned comment or in the video's description.

Why: any ideas, paraphrases, or facts taken from outside sources should be credited. The easiest ways for short-form video are to include full citations and/or direct links in the video description or a pinned comment so viewers can verify the sources. You can also mention in the narration that you’re paraphrasing and direct viewers to the description/pinned comment for full details — but an in‑video statement alone isn’t enough to avoid plagiarism unless you also give a clear citation.

Quick tips:
- Use a consistent citation style (MLA, APA, Chicago) or at least include author, title, date, and URL.
- If you reference a specific passage, add a timestamp link to the exact spot in the source (if available).
- Keep the on‑screen/description space readable: short credit in the caption plus a full citation or link in a pinned comment works well.