Since the type of and purpose for posting on social media platforms varies widely, providing the necessary information in your citation can be challenging. For a detailed explanation and more examples, go to the MLA Study Guide on Citing Material on Social Media Platforms. |
Twitter
@POTUS. “¿Que bolá Cuba? Just touched down here, looking forward to meeting and hearing directly from the Cuban people.” Twitter, 20 Mar. 2016, 1:22 p.m., twitter.com/POTUS/status/711649199243177984.
Facebook
World Wildlife Fund. "Five Things to Know on Shark Awareness Day." Facebook, 14 July 2020, www.facebook.com/worldwidlifefun/videos/745925785979440.
Instagram (photograph)
Thomas, Angie. Photo of burned copy of The Hate U Give. Instagram, 4 Dec. 2018, www.instagram.com/p/Bq_PaXKgqPw/.
TikTok
Keys, Alicia. “Videos.” TikTok, 2020, www.tiktok.com/@aliciakeys?lang=en.