How to Cite a Social Media Post in CHICAGO: Format and Examples
Complete guide to citing social media posts in Chicago 17th edition format.
Citation Format
Author, First Name [@username]. "First portion of post." Platform, Month Day, Year, URL.Example
Smith, John [@researchmethods]. "New study findings." Twitter, January 15, 2024, twitter.com/example.Important Notes
- Include username in brackets
- Use first portion of post
- Include platform, date, and URL
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