Only cite original content from social media sites, such as posts, images, or videos. Cite the original source of any linked content.
General Rule:
Author, A. A. [username]. (Year, month, day). Content of the post up to the first 20 words [Description of audiovisuals]. Site Name. Retrieved Month day, year, from URL
- Include hashtags, links, and emojis
- If you are unable to replicate emoji, give the emoji's name in square brackets. The full list of emoji names is available at http://unicode.org/emoji/charts/index.html
- Shortened URLS are acceptable for long links
Examples:
Tweet:
WVU Libraries [@wvuLibraries]. (2020, January 13). Before the PRT, did you know that Morgantown used to
have streetcars? Here is one on the corner of Pleasant [Photo attached] [Tweet]. Twitter. https://twitter.com/wvuLibraries/status/1216777944460406786
Facebook post:
WVU Libraries. (2020, January 15). The Local to Global Film Series is on hiatus in January, but we’ve put
together a list of a few [Thumb-nail with link attached]. Facebook. http://shorturl.at/vwIWX
