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

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

Elsevier Harvard Reference List Format

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

Elsevier Harvard Example for a Reddit or Forum Post

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

u/quiet_scholar, 2024. How do you organise sources for a literature review? r/AskAcademia, Reddit.

Matching in-text citation: (u/quiet_scholar, 2024)

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 Elsevier Harvard (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 Elsevier Harvard requirements.

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