How to Cite a Social Media Post in OSCOLA (4th edition)
Learn how to cite tweets, Instagram posts, Facebook posts, and TikToks 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 social media post in your bibliography:
OSCOLA Example for a Social Media Post
A complete OSCOLA reference for a social media post, formatted by the official OSCOLA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
University Library, “Our New Open-Access Policy Takes Effect Today” <https://www.example.org/post/12345>
Matching in-text citation: University Library, “Our New Open-Access Policy Takes Effect Today” <https://www.example.org/post/12345>.
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 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.
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