How to Cite a Social Media Post in HARVARD: Format and Examples
Complete guide to citing social media posts in Harvard style.
Citation Format
Author, A.A. [@username] Year, "First portion of post", Platform, Day Month Year, [Online], Available at: URL [Accessed Date].Example
Smith, J.A. [@researchmethods] 2024, "New study findings", Twitter, 15 January 2024, [Online], Available at: twitter.com/example [Accessed 15 January 2024].Important Notes
- Include username in brackets
- Use first portion of post
- Specify [Online] and include URL
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