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How to Cite an Email in BMJ (current)

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

BMJ Reference List Format

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

Follow the standard BMJ template for this source type.

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 BMJ (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 BMJ requirements.

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Cite an Email in Other Styles

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Cite Other Sources in BMJ

Website in BMJBook in BMJJournal Article in BMJYouTube Video in BMJPodcast in BMJNewspaper Article in BMJMagazine Article in BMJBlog Post in BMJWikipedia in BMJPDF in BMJInterview in BMJSocial Media Post in BMJGovernment Document in BMJDissertation or Thesis in BMJConference Paper in BMJLecture or PowerPoint in BMJWebinar in BMJImage or Photograph in BMJMovie or Film in BMJDocumentary in BMJTV Show in BMJSong or Music in BMJPoem in BMJCourt Case in BMJPatent in BMJEncyclopedia Entry in BMJDictionary Entry in BMJDataset in BMJSoftware or App in BMJVideo Game in BMJPress Release in BMJReport in BMJPreprint in BMJBook Chapter in BMJChatGPT in BMJBible in BMJTED Talk in BMJReddit or Forum Post in BMJMap in BMJ

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