How do I cite an X post in AGLC?

To cite an X post in AGLC (4th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

What is the AGLC format for an X post citation?

The AGLC format for an X post is: Petrov, Ivan, “New Preprint out Today - Reference Accuracy in LLM Output.”

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

In AGLC, the in-text citation for the example above is Ivan Petrov, “New Preprint out Today - Reference Accuracy in LLM Output.” .

How to Cite an X (Twitter) Post in AGLC (4th edition)

Learn how to cite tweets and posts on X (formerly Twitter) in AGLC format (4th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

AGLC Bibliography Format

Here is the standard AGLC format for citing an X post in your bibliography:

AGLC Example for an X (Twitter) Post

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

Petrov, Ivan, “New Preprint out Today - Reference Accuracy in LLM Output.” <https://x.com/ipetrov/status/1234567890>

Matching in-text citation: Ivan Petrov, “New Preprint out Today - Reference Accuracy in LLM Output.” <https://x.com/ipetrov/status/1234567890>.

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 AGLC (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 AGLC requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.

CSL style record: aglc.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite an X post in AGLC?: To cite an X post in AGLC (4th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the AGLC format for an X post citation?: The AGLC format for an X post is: Petrov, Ivan, “New Preprint out Today - Reference Accuracy in LLM Output.” <https://x.com/ipetrov/status/1234567890>
What does the in-text citation look like for an X post in AGLC?: In AGLC, the in-text citation for the example above is Ivan Petrov, “New Preprint out Today - Reference Accuracy in LLM Output.” <https://x.com/ipetrov/status/1234567890>.