How to Cite an Email Message in MLA
An email citation should include the name of the writer, the title of the message, a description of the message including who it was sent to, the date it was sent, and the method of delivery.
Structure:
Last, First M. “Re: Title of Message from Subject Line (if any).” Message to [recipient name]. Date. Medium of delivery.
Example:
Cloyd, Allison M. “Re: The Best Books I Have Ever Read.” Message to Emily Gover. 23 July 2014. E-mail.
