How do I cite an X post in AAA?

To cite an X post in AAA (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

What does the in-text citation look like for an X post in AAA?

In AAA, the in-text citation for the example above is (Petrov 2024)

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How to Cite an X (Twitter) Post in AAA (current)

Learn how to cite tweets and posts on X (formerly Twitter) in AAA format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

AAA Reference List Format

Here is the standard AAA format for citing an X post in your reference list:

AAA Example for an X (Twitter) Post

A complete AAA reference for an X post, formatted by the official AAA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

Petrov, Ivan 2024 New Preprint out Today - Reference Accuracy in LLM Output. X. https://x.com/ipetrov/status/1234567890.

Matching in-text citation: (Petrov 2024)

Step-by-Step Guide

Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your X post.
Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AAA (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 AAA requirements.

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