How to Cite a Social Media Post in Elsevier Harvard (current)
Learn how to cite tweets, Instagram posts, Facebook posts, and TikToks 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 social media post in your reference list:
Elsevier Harvard Example for a Social Media Post
A complete Elsevier Harvard reference for a social media post, formatted by the official Elsevier Harvard CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
University Library, 2024. Our new open-access policy takes effect today. Instagram.
Matching in-text citation: (University Library, 2024)
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 Elsevier Harvard (current) 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 Elsevier Harvard 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: elsevier-harvard.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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a social media post in Elsevier Harvard?
- To cite a social media post in Elsevier Harvard (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the Elsevier Harvard format for a social media post citation?
- The Elsevier Harvard format for a social media post is: University Library, 2024. Our new open-access policy takes effect today. Instagram.
- What does the in-text citation look like for a social media post in Elsevier Harvard?
- In Elsevier Harvard, the in-text citation for the example above is (University Library, 2024)
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