How to Cite an Interview in APA
Citing an interview in APA style is an essential skill for researchers and writers who use the American Psychological Association (APA) format. An interview can provide valuable insights and information that are not available through other sources. Properly citing an interview ensures that readers can locate the original source and gives credit to the interviewee for their contribution. In this article, we will guide you through the process of citing an interview in APA style, including in-text citations and reference list entries.
In-text Citations
When citing an interview in-text, you should include the interviewee’s last name and the year of the interview. If you mention the interviewee’s name in the sentence, you only need to include the year in parentheses. For example:
– “According to Smith (2021), the new policy has had a significant impact on employee morale” (Smith, 2021).
If you do not mention the interviewee’s name in the sentence, include both the name and the year in parentheses:
– (Smith, 2021, p. 10) mentioned that the new policy has had a significant impact on employee morale.
If you need to refer to a specific quote from the interview, include the page number:
– (Smith, 2021, p. 15) emphasized the importance of teamwork in the workplace.
Reference List Entries
To create a reference list entry for an interview, you will need the following information:
– Interviewee’s last name, first initial. (Year of interview). Interview title. Name of the person conducting the interview. Name of the organization or publication.
For a personal interview, the reference list entry will look like this:
– Smith, J. (2021). Interview with John Smith. Personal interview.
For an interview conducted by a professional organization or publication, the reference list entry will look like this:
– The American Psychological Association. (2021). APA Style interview with Dr. Jane Doe. APA Style Blog.
Additional Considerations
– If the interview was conducted over the phone or via email, include the method of communication in parentheses after the interviewee’s name.
– If the interview was conducted in a group setting, include the number of participants in parentheses after the interviewee’s name.
– If the interview was conducted in a different language, provide a translation in parentheses after the original language.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure that you are properly citing interviews in APA style. Proper citation not only gives credit to the interviewee but also helps readers locate the original source for further information.
