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APA Style -6th edition

This guide provides resources for learning how to cite your sources using APA Style guidelines.

E-mail

E-mails are not included in the reference list because they do not provide recoverable data.  
 
General Format
  • In-text citation, paraphrase OR quotation: (Sender's Initial(s). Surname, personal communication, Month Day, Year)
     
  • Reference list citation: No included.

Example

  • In-text citation, paraphrase OR quotation: (W. Gates, personal communication, March 17, 2012)
     
  • Reference list citation: Not included.