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How to Cite a Social Media Post in APA (7th edition)

Learn how to cite tweets, Instagram posts, Facebook posts, and TikToks in APA format (7th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

APA Reference List Format

Here is the standard APA format for citing a social media post in your reference list:

Author, A. A. [@username]. (Year, Month Day). Content of post up to 20 words [Type of post]. Platform. https://url

APA In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

(@username, 2024)

Narrative

@username (2024) posted...

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your social media post.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the APA (7th 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 reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match APA requirements.

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