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Vancouver Referencing Guide: Personal Communication - Letter

Personal Communication - Letter

Personal Communication - Letter

Personal Communication - Letter

Basic format to reference a private communication

#  Author(s)  Surname initial/s, private communication, Abbrev. Month. Year.

Referencing elements to cite:

  • # Reference number (matching the in-text citation number)
  • Author(s) name
  • private communication
  • Abbreviated month and year or correspondence

 

In-text example of an letter

 

In a letter dated October 17, 2023, Alex Cushing stated that ...
OR
Alex Cushing expressed understanding in his letter (private communication, 2023 Oct17,) ...

You do not need to include an entry in the Reference List.

 

 

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