How do I cite Twitter now that its name has changed to X?
In 2023 the social media platform Twitter changed its name to X. What does this change mean for citations? When you cite a post published… Read More
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How do I cite a comment thread in a Facebook group?
In a Facebook group, users can create posts that other members of the group can comment on. Comments on a post can then be replied… Read More
What’s new in the second edition of the MLA Guide to Digital Literacy?
The second edition of one of the MLA’s best-selling classroom guides helps students understand why digital literacy is a crucial skill for their education, future… Read More
How do I cite a virtual poetry reading?
Alphabetize a work by a solo performer under the performer’s name. Include the event title or a descriptive label, name the sponsoring organization in the… Read More
How do I cite a social media profile?
If you refer only in general terms to a social media profile, it is sufficient to provide the URL or handle in parentheses in your… Read More
How do I cite material posted on a social media platform like Twitter?
Below are examples of how to cite a post and a photograph from Twitter. For explanations, see our post on citing social media. Post As… Read More
How do I cite material posted to a social media site like Snapchat?
Below are examples of how to cite a photo, video, story, show, and profile on Snapchat. For explanations, see our post on citing social media. Read More
How do I cite material posted on a social media site like Reddit?
Below are examples of how to cite a forum post and a forum comment from Reddit. For explanations, see our post on citing social media. Read More
How do I cite material posted to a social media site like Pinterest?
Below are examples of how to cite a collection and a pin from Pinterest. For explanations, see our post on citing social media. Collection On… Read More