How to Cite an X (Twitter) Post in Nature (current)
Learn how to cite tweets and posts on X (formerly Twitter) in Nature format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Nature Reference List Format
Here is the standard Nature format for citing an X post in your reference list:
Follow the standard Nature 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 X post.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Nature (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 Nature requirements.
Generate This Citation Automatically
Skip the manual formatting. Paste a DOI, URL, or ISBN into CitationEasy and get a perfectly formatted Nature citation in seconds.
Cite in Nature Now →Cite an X (Twitter) Post in Other Styles
X (Twitter) Post in APAX (Twitter) Post in MLAX (Twitter) Post in ChicagoX (Twitter) Post in HarvardX (Twitter) Post in VancouverX (Twitter) Post in IEEEX (Twitter) Post in AMAX (Twitter) Post in TurabianX (Twitter) Post in CSEX (Twitter) Post in BibTeXX (Twitter) Post in ACSX (Twitter) Post in OSCOLAX (Twitter) Post in BluebookX (Twitter) Post in AGLCX (Twitter) Post in ASAX (Twitter) Post in APSAX (Twitter) Post in AAAX (Twitter) Post in NLMX (Twitter) Post in ACMX (Twitter) Post in APSX (Twitter) Post in AIPX (Twitter) Post in CellX (Twitter) Post in ScienceX (Twitter) Post in PLOSX (Twitter) Post in BMJX (Twitter) Post in LancetX (Twitter) Post in JAMAX (Twitter) Post in Elsevier HarvardX (Twitter) Post in Springer
Cite Other Sources in Nature
Website in NatureBook in NatureJournal Article in NatureYouTube Video in NaturePodcast in NatureNewspaper Article in NatureMagazine Article in NatureBlog Post in NatureWikipedia in NaturePDF in NatureInterview in NatureSocial Media Post in NatureGovernment Document in NatureDissertation or Thesis in NatureConference Paper in NatureLecture or PowerPoint in NatureWebinar in NatureOnline Course in NaturePowerPoint Presentation in NatureImage or Photograph in NatureMovie or Film in NatureDocumentary in NatureTV Show in NatureSong or Music in NaturePoem in NatureCourt Case in NaturePatent in NatureEncyclopedia Entry in NatureDictionary Entry in NatureDataset in NatureSoftware or App in NatureVideo Game in NaturePress Release in NatureReport in NaturePreprint in NatureBook Chapter in NatureChatGPT in NatureBible in NatureTED Talk in NatureEmail in NatureReddit or Forum Post in NatureMap in Nature