How do I cite an X post in IEEE?

To cite an X post in IEEE (standard), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

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How to Cite an X (Twitter) Post in IEEE (standard)

Learn how to cite tweets and posts on X (formerly Twitter) in IEEE format (standard). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

IEEE Reference List Format

Here is the standard IEEE format for citing an X post in your reference list:

[1] A. A. Author (@username), "Content of the post," X, Mon. Day, Year. [Online]. Available: https://x.com/username/status/xxxxx. [Accessed: Mon. Day, Year].

IEEE In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

[1]

Narrative

In [1], the author posted...

Key IEEE Formatting Rules

List the author name and handle, then the post text in quotation marks.
Name "X" as the source and give the Mon. Day, Year date.
Add "[Online]. Available:" with the URL and an [Accessed] date.
Number references in order of first appearance.

Step-by-Step Guide

Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your X post.
Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the IEEE (standard) 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 IEEE requirements.

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