How to Cite an X (Twitter) Post in CSE (8th edition)
Learn how to cite tweets and posts on X (formerly Twitter) in CSE format (8th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
CSE Reference List Format
Here is the standard CSE format for citing an X post in your reference list:
Author AA [@username]. Year. Content of the post [Internet]. X; [accessed Year Mon Day]. https://x.com/username/status/xxxxx.
CSE Example for an X (Twitter) Post
A complete CSE reference for an X post, formatted by the official CSE CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Petrov I. 2024. New preprint out today - reference accuracy in LLM output. X [Internet]. https://x.com/ipetrov/status/1234567890
Matching in-text citation: (Petrov 2024)
CSE In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(@username 2024)
Narrative
@username (2024) notes...
Key CSE Formatting Rules
- Give the author name with the handle, year, post text, and an [Internet] designator.
- Name "X" as the publisher and add an [accessed] date.
- End with the URL.
- Use the name-year or citation-sequence system consistently with the rest of your paper.
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 CSE (8th 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 CSE requirements.
Generate This Citation Automatically
Skip the manual formatting. Paste a DOI, URL, or ISBN into CitationEasy and get a perfectly formatted CSE citation in seconds.
Cite in CSE Now →