How to Cite an X (Twitter) Post in OSCOLA (4th edition)
Learn how to cite tweets and posts on X (formerly Twitter) 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 an X post in your bibliography:
OSCOLA Example for an X (Twitter) Post
A complete OSCOLA reference for an X post, formatted by the official OSCOLA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Petrov I, “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 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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