How to Cite a Social Media Post in ACS: Format and Examples
Complete guide to citing social media posts in ACS style.
Citation Format
(1) Author, A. A. [@username]. First portion of post. Platform, Month Day, Year. URL (accessed Date).Example
(1) Smith, J. A. [@researchmethods]. New study findings. Twitter, January 15, 2024. twitter.com/example (accessed January 15, 2024).Important Notes
- Use numbered citations
- Include username
- Add URL and access date
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