How do I cite Facebook in Chicago Style?

Answer

This question reflects guidance provided in both the 17th and 18th editions of Chicago Style as no changes were made in the new edition.

Chicago recommends citing a Facebook post in the following format:

Footnotes

1. First Name Last Name or Name of Group/Organization (@handle), “Content of Post up to 160 characters,” Facebook, date of post, URL.

 

1. Library of Congress, “Valentine's Day has passed, but it's STILL National Library Lovers Month. You know where to find us," Facebook, February 17, 2023, https://m.facebook.com/story.phpstory_fbid=pfbid0kZu4oE7esVXuMqppA12Bgpg5GQy6oTMR5shnibaD68BaCc5zLjP9PUJLR5rD1Vs4l&id=100064875784637.

 

Bibliography

Last Name, First Name or Name of Group/Organization. “Title of Post up to 160 characters.” 

Facebook, date of post. URL.

 

Library of Congress, “Valentine's Day has passed, but it's STILL National Library Lovers Month. You know where to find us." Facebook, February 17,2023.      https://m.facebook.com/story.phpstory_fbid=pfbid0kZu4oE7esVXuMqppA12Bgpg5GQy6oTMR5shnibaD68BaCc5zLjP9PUJLR5rD1Vs4l&id=100064875784637.

 


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