| APA |
Note: In APA style, email messages should not be included in the Works Cited list, because they are personal communications and cannot be retrieved by a third party. They should, however, be cited in text (see APA: In-text Parenthetical Citations.) |
| Chicago |
Virginia Baker, "Tips for finding sources," 28 October 2002, personal email (3
May 1996). |
| MLA |
Baker, Virginia. "Tips for finding sources." E-mail to Jane Robinson. 28 Oct.
2002. |
| Turabian |
No example in latest edition. |
| CSE |
Recommends National Library of Medicine Format:
Baker V. Tips for finding sources [electronic mail on the Internet]. Message to: Jane Robison. 1996 May 3 [cited 2002 Oct 28]. |
Important Elements:
- Author's name
- Subject line
- Description of message that includes recipient (e.g., e-mail to the author)
- Date of sending
Note: Spacing is important. Some citations appear identical but differ in slight ways, like indentation. For example, compare Chicago, MLA, and Turabian. Consult individual guides for exact spacing. |
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