How to Cite a Social Media Post in AMA (11th edition)
Learn how to cite tweets, Instagram posts, Facebook posts, and TikToks 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 social media post in your reference list:
Author AA [@Username]. Content of post. Platform. Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL
AMA Example for a Social Media Post
A complete AMA reference for a social media post, formatted by the official AMA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
1. University Library. Our new open-access policy takes effect today. Instagram. October 4, 2024. https://www.example.org/post/12345
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 author1 posted...
Key AMA Formatting Rules
- Include the author name and username.
- Include both the posted date and the accessed date.
- Place the full URL at the end.
- References are numbered consecutively.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your social media 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
Metadata to collect
- account name and handle
- post text or description
- exact date
- platform
- permalink
Common metadata traps
- Cite the specific post rather than the profile page.
- Preserve enough post text to identify content that may later be edited or removed.
Editorial sources
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a social media post in AMA?
- To cite a social media 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 social media post citation?
- The AMA format for a social media post is: Author AA [@Username]. Content of post. Platform. Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL
- What does the in-text citation look like for a social media post in AMA?
- In AMA, the in-text citation for the example above is 1
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