Harvard Citation Guide - Personal-communication

How to Cite a Personal Communication in HARVARD: Format and Examples

Complete guide to citing personal communications in Harvard style.

Citation Format

Sender, A.A. Year, personal communication, Day Month Year.

Example

Smith, J.A. 2024, personal communication, 15 January 2024.

Important Notes

  • Specify "personal communication"
  • Include date
  • Format as Day Month Year

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