UOW Author-Date (Harvard)
Referencing Guide

Personal Communication

Example of in-text reference		Example of entry in reference list
Always obtain permission from the person being referred to first. Child abuse has been shown to be a significant issue (J Hyde 2006, pers. comm. 1 January). OR Howard Walker raised this point on 23 November 2006 during online discussion for ILIP100. OR Dr E Smith confirmed this in a telephone conversation on 1 January 2006. OR It may be important to acknowledge the organisation the person represents. Dr E Smith (ACME Institute) confirmed this in a telephone conversation on 1 January 2006. OR		The necessary information is given in the text and an entry in the reference list is not required.
… as Ms M Rhodes indicated by email on 24 August 2006.		Rhodes, M 2006, email, 24 August 2006, mrhodes@uow.edu.au It may benefit the reader if email details are included. Always obtain permission from the author before including an email address.

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Last reviewed: September, 2007