Do I have to include a citation in my reference list for personal communication?

A source is considered personal communication when the words cannot be accessed by others. Since this source is not documented, and there are no directions to provide on how to access this source, personal communications need to be cited in text, but are not added to your reference list. 

For more information on what qualifies as a personal communication, and how to cite them, please visit the attached links.

Answered By: Nicole Baker
Last Updated: Feb 26, 2025 Views: 6

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