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How to Cite a Reddit or Forum Post in AIP (current)

Learn how to cite Reddit threads, AMAs, and online forum or discussion-board posts in AIP format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

AIP Reference List Format

Here is the standard AIP format for citing a Reddit post in your reference list:

AIP Example for a Reddit or Forum Post

A complete AIP reference for a Reddit post, formatted by the official AIP CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

1 u/quiet_scholar, “How do you organise sources for a literature review?,” R/AskAcademia, Reddit, (2024).

Matching in-text citation: 1

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your Reddit post.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AIP (current) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AIP requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.

CSL style record: aip.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a Reddit post in AIP?
To cite a Reddit post in AIP (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the AIP format for a Reddit post citation?
The AIP format for a Reddit post is: 1 u/quiet_scholar, “How do you organise sources for a literature review?,” R/AskAcademia, Reddit, (2024).
What does the in-text citation look like for a Reddit post in AIP?
In AIP, the in-text citation for the example above is 1

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