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How to Cite an Email in Cell (current)

Learn how to cite emails, letters, and personal communications in Cell format (current). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

Cell Reference List Format

Here is the standard Cell format for citing an email in your reference list:

Cell Example for an Email

A complete Cell reference for an email, formatted by the official Cell CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

1. Delacroix, H. (2024). Re: Draft chapter feedback.

Matching in-text citation: 1

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your email.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Cell (current) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Cell requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model.

CSL style record: cell.csl

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite an email in Cell?
To cite an email in Cell (current), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the Cell format for an email citation?
The Cell format for an email is: 1. Delacroix, H. (2024). Re: Draft chapter feedback.
What does the in-text citation look like for an email in Cell?
In Cell, the in-text citation for the example above is 1

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