Email Message: Example for Works Cited Lists

Email Message

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.) 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.  For example, compare Chicago, MLA, and Turabian. Consult individual guides for exact spacing.

 
Chicago No example in latest edition
MLA Baker, Virginia. "Tips for finding sources." E-mail to Jane    
    Robinson. 28 Oct. 2002.
Turabian No example in latest edition.

This page is adapted  from Lawton, Kelley A. and Laura Cousineau. "Assembling a List of Works Cited in your Paper." 3 Nov. 2003. Duke University. 22 April, 2004. <http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/citing.htm>.

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