How to Cite a Social Media Post in Turabian (9th edition)
Learn how to cite tweets, Instagram posts, Facebook posts, and TikToks in Turabian format (9th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Turabian Bibliography Format
Here is the standard Turabian format for citing a social media post in your bibliography:
Author Last Name, First Name [@Username]. "Content of post." Platform, Month Day, Year. URL.
Turabian In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(@username 2024)
Narrative
@username (2024) states...
Key Turabian Formatting Rules
- Put the post content or title in quotation marks.
- Include the platform name and date.
- Include the full URL.
- Follows Chicago Notes-Bibliography format.
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 Turabian (9th 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 Turabian requirements.
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