Chicago Citation Guide - Social-media-post

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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