How to Cite a Reddit or Forum Post in AMA (11th edition)
Learn how to cite Reddit threads, AMAs, and online forum or discussion-board posts in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
AMA Reference List Format
Here is the standard AMA format for citing a Reddit post in your reference list:
Username. Title of the post. Reddit. Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. https://www.reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/xxxxx
AMA Example for a Reddit or Forum Post
A complete AMA reference for a Reddit post, formatted by the official AMA 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. July 15, 2024. https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAcademia/comments/abc123
Matching in-text citation: 1
AMA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
1
Narrative
The poster1 notes...
Key AMA Formatting Rules
- Use the username as the author and give the post title.
- Name Reddit as the publisher, then give the posted date and an Accessed date.
- End with the direct URL of the post.
- References are numbered in order of appearance in the text.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your Reddit post.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AMA requirements.
Evidence and review notes
Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model. Editorial guidance and sources in this section were reviewed on 2026-08-14.
CSL style record: ama.csl
Editorial sources
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a Reddit post in AMA?
- To cite a Reddit post in AMA (11th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the AMA format for a Reddit post citation?
- The AMA format for a Reddit post is: Username. Title of the post. Reddit. Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. https://www.reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/xxxxx
- What does the in-text citation look like for a Reddit post in AMA?
- In AMA, the in-text citation for the example above is 1
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