How to Cite a Interview in AMA (11th edition)
Learn how to cite personal, published, and broadcast interviews in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
AMA Reference List Format
Here is the standard AMA format for citing a interview in your reference list:
Interviewee AA. Interview type. Month Day, Year. [Personal communication].
AMA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(A Smith, oral communication, January 2024)
Narrative
A Smith (oral communication, January 2024) stated...
Key AMA Formatting Rules
- Personal communications are cited in text only, not in the reference list.
- Include the interviewee's name, type of communication, and date.
- Get permission from the interviewee before citing.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your interview.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AMA requirements.
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