How to Cite a Social Media Post in APA: Format and Examples
Complete guide to citing social media posts in APA 7th edition format.
Citation Format
Author, A. A. [@username]. (Year, Month Day). First 20 words of post [Post type]. Platform. URLExample
Smith, J. A. [@researchmethods]. (2024, January 15). New study findings [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/exampleImportant Notes
- Include first 20 words
- Specify post type
- Include platform and URL
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