Question

Can you use social media sources in a research paper? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Answer: No, cite only original content from social media sites. If you want to cite content from a social media post or account that is not the original source of the content, cite it directly. If you cite a non-public post, your readers will likely not be able to see the post and verify its use in your paper. Other apps and platforms can require registration, payment, or download before access is possible.