How to cite a Reddit post in MLA
To cite a Reddit post in a reference entry in MLA style 9th edition include the following elements:
- Screen name: Give online screen names as presented in the source (e.g. @michelleobama).
- Title of Reddit post thread: Titles are italicized when independent. If part of a larger source add quotation marks and do not italize.
- Date of posting: Give the day, month and year of publication. All months, excluding June and July, are abbreviated as three letters (e.g. 9 Aug. 2019.)
- URL: Copy URL in full from your browser, include http:// or https:// and do not list URLs created by shortening services.
Here is the basic format for a reference list entry of a Reddit post in MLA style 9th edition:
Screen name. "Title of Reddit post thread." Reddit, Date of posting, URL.
Take a look at our works cited examples that demonstrate the MLA style guidelines in action:
Examples
A Reddit post from an unknown user
HiinXCVIII. "Fantastic view from google earth." Reddit, 24 Sep. 2018, reddit.com/r/funny/comments/9ihsdp/fantastic_view_from_google_earth/.
An unknown user's question on Reddit
SoulK007. "How are you supposed to cite a reddit post in APA or MLA?." Reddit, 9 Dec. 2018, reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/a4hwq8/how_are_you_supposed_to_cite_a_reddit_post_in_apa/.
This citation style guide is based on the MLA Handbook (9th edition).