How to Cite a Social Media Post in MLA: Format and Examples
Complete guide to citing social media posts in MLA 9th edition format.
Citation Format
Author, First Name [@username]. "First portion of post." Platform, Day Month Year, Time, URL.Example
Smith, John [@researchmethods]. "New study findings." Twitter, 15 Jan. 2024, 10:30 a.m., twitter.com/example.Important Notes
- Include username in brackets
- Use first portion of post
- Include platform, date, and URL
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