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:

Matching in-text citation: (University Library, 2024)

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your social media 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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