How to Cite an X (Twitter) Post in Turabian (9th edition)

Learn how to cite tweets and posts on X (formerly Twitter) in Turabian format (9th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Turabian Bibliography Format

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

Turabian Example for an X (Twitter) Post

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

Matching in-text citation: (Petrov 2024)

Turabian In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Key Turabian Formatting Rules

• Name the author by real name with the handle in parentheses and quote the full text of the post.
• Identify "X" as the source and give the Month Day, Year date.
• Follows Chicago Notes-Bibliography format; posts are usually cited in notes.
• End with the direct URL.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your X post.
2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Turabian (9th edition) template shown above.
3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
4. Add to your bibliography: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Turabian requirements.

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• Free Citation Generator (10,834 styles)
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