How to Cite an X (Twitter) Post in Vancouver (ICMJE)
Learn how to cite tweets and posts on X (formerly Twitter) in Vancouver format (ICMJE). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Vancouver Reference List Format
Here is the standard Vancouver format for citing an X post in your reference list:
Author AA [@username]. Content of the post [Internet]. X; Year [cited Year Mon Day]. Available from: https://x.com/username/status/xxxxx
Vancouver Example for an X (Twitter) Post
A complete Vancouver reference for an X post, formatted by the official Vancouver 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. [Internet]. X. 2024. Available from: https://x.com/ipetrov/status/1234567890
Matching in-text citation: (1)
Vancouver In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(1)
Narrative
The post (1) states...
Key Vancouver Formatting Rules
- Use the author name with the handle in brackets and add the [Internet] designator after the post text.
- Name "X" as the publisher and give the year, then a [cited] date.
- Add 'Available from:' followed by the URL.
- Number references in order of first 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 Vancouver (ICMJE) 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 Vancouver requirements.
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