How do I cite Instagram in MLA Style?
Answer
MLA recommends citing the text of an Instagram post in the following format:
Last Name, First Name [@username, if very different than author name]. "Full text of post." Instagram, Day Mon. Year, URL.
Library of Congress [@librarycongress]. “One of the most beloved free-to-use photos in the Library's collection is of Brünnhilde, for obvious reasons. We're happy to report that 2023 comes with a freshly digitized photograph of Brünnhilde from another angle. Swipe to see..” Instagram, 4 Jan. 2023, https://www.instagram.com/p/CnAsv6-L5qg/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
MLA recommends citing a photograph/image or video posted on Instagram in the following format:
Last Name, First Name [@username, if very different than author name]. Description of post
[Usually Photo(s) of or Video of]. Instagram, Day Mon. Year, URL.
Library of Congress [@librarycongress]. Photos of Brünnhilde the cat. Instagram, 4 Jan. 2023, https://www.instagram.com/p/CnAsv6-L5qg/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
For other stories, highlights and accounts, check out this MLA Style site article.
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