How do I cite a Reddit post in OSCOLA?

To cite a Reddit post in OSCOLA (4th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

What is the OSCOLA format for a Reddit post citation?

The OSCOLA format for a Reddit post is: u/quiet_scholar, “How Do You Organise Sources for a Literature Review?”

What does the in-text citation look like for a Reddit post in OSCOLA?

In OSCOLA, the in-text citation for the example above is u/quiet_scholar, “How Do You Organise Sources for a Literature Review?” .

How to Cite a Reddit or Forum Post in OSCOLA (4th edition)

Learn how to cite Reddit threads, AMAs, and online forum or discussion-board posts in OSCOLA format (4th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

OSCOLA Bibliography Format

Here is the standard OSCOLA format for citing a Reddit post in your bibliography:

OSCOLA Example for a Reddit or Forum Post

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

u/quiet_scholar, “How Do You Organise Sources for a Literature Review?” <https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAcademia/comments/abc123>

Matching in-text citation: u/quiet_scholar, “How Do You Organise Sources for a Literature Review?” <https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAcademia/comments/abc123>.

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 OSCOLA (4th 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 bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match OSCOLA 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: oscola.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a Reddit post in OSCOLA?: To cite a Reddit post in OSCOLA (4th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the OSCOLA format for a Reddit post citation?: The OSCOLA format for a Reddit post is: u/quiet_scholar, “How Do You Organise Sources for a Literature Review?” <https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAcademia/comments/abc123>
What does the in-text citation look like for a Reddit post in OSCOLA?: In OSCOLA, the in-text citation for the example above is u/quiet_scholar, “How Do You Organise Sources for a Literature Review?” <https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAcademia/comments/abc123>.