How to Cite a Social Media Post in Bluebook (21st edition)
Learn how to cite tweets, Instagram posts, Facebook posts, and TikToks in Bluebook format (21st edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Bluebook Bibliography Format
Here is the standard Bluebook format for citing a social media post in your bibliography:
Follow the standard Bluebook template for this source type.
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 Bluebook (21st 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 Bluebook requirements.
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