How to Cite a Social Media Post in Science (current)
Learn how to cite tweets, Instagram posts, Facebook posts, and TikToks in Science format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Science Reference List Format
Here is the standard Science format for citing a social media post in your reference list:
Follow the standard Science 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 Science (current) 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 Science requirements.
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