How to Cite a Interview in MLA (9th edition)
Learn how to cite personal, published, and broadcast interviews in MLA format (9th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
MLA Works Cited Format
Here is the standard MLA format for citing a interview in your Works Cited page:
Interviewee Last Name, First Name. Personal interview. Day Month Year.
MLA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Smith)
Narrative
Smith states in the interview...
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 MLA (9th 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 Works Cited: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match MLA requirements.
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