How to Cite an X (Twitter) Post in AMA (11th edition)
Learn how to cite tweets and posts on X (formerly Twitter) in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
AMA Reference List Format
Here is the standard AMA format for citing an X post in your reference list:
Author AA [@username]. Content of the post. X. Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. https://x.com/username/status/xxxxx
AMA Example for an X (Twitter) Post
A complete AMA reference for an X post, formatted by the official AMA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
1. Petrov I. New preprint out today - reference accuracy in LLM output. X. March 2, 2024. https://x.com/ipetrov/status/1234567890
Matching in-text citation: 1
AMA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
1
Narrative
The author1 notes...
Key AMA Formatting Rules
- Use the author name with the handle in brackets and give the post text.
- Name "X" as the publisher, then give the posted date and an Accessed date.
- End with the direct URL of the post.
- References are numbered in order of appearance in the text.
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 AMA (11th 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 reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AMA requirements.
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