How to Cite a Social Media Post in AMA (11th edition)
Learn how to cite tweets, Instagram posts, Facebook posts, and TikToks 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 a social media post in your reference list:
Author AA [@Username]. Content of post. Platform. Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL
AMA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
1
Narrative
The author1 posted...
Key AMA Formatting Rules
- Include the author name and username.
- Include both the posted date and the accessed date.
- Place the full URL at the end.
- References are numbered consecutively.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your social media 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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