Citing Social Media
- Citing social media content - Notes and Bibliography (CMOS 17th ed.)For an example of how to cite a comment on social media, see example 5 & 6
To cite something from social media using Chicago Style follow this standard, including as much of the information as you have available to you:
Creator's Name. "Title or caption inside of quotes." Name of Platform, Date posted. URL
Example:
blackmenaces. "how do u not know malcolm x." TikTok, September, 2 2023. https://www.tiktok.com/@blackmenaces/video/7274351529744682286?lang=en
Chicago
- Chicago-Style Citation Quick GuideCovers the basics of Chicago style without the depth of the full Chicago Manual of Style
- Chicago Manual of Style. 17th ed.Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2010.
Chapter 14.2 explains the notes and bibliography system. Chapter 14.19 and following sections provide guidance on formatting footnotes and bibliography entries for books, articles, online resources, and other sources. - Chicago Manual of Style. 17th ed. Notes & Bibliography (Purdue Online Writing Lab)Format of Chicago Style research papers, in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, and the Works Cited page.
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