How to Cite a Reddit or Forum Post in IEEE (standard)
Learn how to cite Reddit threads, AMAs, and online forum or discussion-board posts in IEEE format (standard). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
IEEE Reference List Format
Here is the standard IEEE format for citing a Reddit post in your reference list:
[1] Username, "Title of the post," Reddit, Month Day, Year. [Online]. Available: https://www.reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/xxxxx. [Accessed: Mon. Day, Year].
IEEE Example for a Reddit or Forum Post
A complete IEEE reference for a Reddit post, formatted by the official IEEE 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. [Online]. Available: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAcademia/comments/abc123
Matching in-text citation: [1]
IEEE In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
[1]
Narrative
In [1], the poster explains...
Key IEEE Formatting Rules
- List the username, then the post title in quotation marks.
- Name Reddit as the source and give the Month Day, Year date.
- Add "[Online]. Available:" with the URL and an [Accessed] date.
- Number references in order of first appearance.
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 IEEE (standard) 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 IEEE 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: ieee.csl
Editorial sources
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a Reddit post in IEEE?
- To cite a Reddit post in IEEE (standard), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the IEEE format for a Reddit post citation?
- The IEEE format for a Reddit post is: [1] Username, "Title of the post," Reddit, Month Day, Year. [Online]. Available: https://www.reddit.com/r/subreddit/comments/xxxxx. [Accessed: Mon. Day, Year].
- What does the in-text citation look like for a Reddit post in IEEE?
- In IEEE, the in-text citation for the example above is [1]
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