How to Cite PowerPoint Presentation?

Author’s Last Name, First Initial. Middle Initial. (Year, Month Day). Title of presentation [PowerPoint slides]. Publisher or Website Name. URL

Example: Smith, J. A. (2024, March 15). Climate change impacts [PowerPoint slides]. University of Example. https://www.example.edu/climate-change

If no author is listed, start with the title of the presentation.

If no date is listed, use (n.d.).

If the presentation is unpublished or only shown in class, cite it as personal communication in the text only and do not include it in the reference list.

In-text citation format: (Author Last Name, Year)

In-text citation for a direct quote: (Author Last Name, Year, slide number)

If citing a PowerPoint from an online platform, include the full URL

If citing a PowerPoint from a course site with restricted access, use the course or institution name as the source if appropriate

Follow the citation style required by your instructor or publisher, such as APA, MLA, or Chicago

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