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But if you use information or quotations from an interview with a source, you still must cite the source, how the information was collected, and when the interview was conducted.
So how do you cite a personal interview in APA format?
When you include details gathered from a personal interview in an academic or professional paper, you should cite the information parenthetically in the main body of your text in a format similar to that of other in-text citations.
Basic Rules for APA Format
There are some basic things you should include in an APA interview citation:
Here is the basic structure you should use:
In the body of your paper, this would look like:
However, i you you include the name of the interview subject in-text to introduce or paraphrase a quote, you do not need to list the source’s name again parenthetically.
For example:
APA Format Guidelines, Tips, and Examples
The APA offers some guidelines for how to cite different types of interviews:
There are several reasons why you might conduct an interview to gather information for your paper. For example:
How to Become a Research Psychologist
There are some things that you should consider before you reach out to an expert for an interview. First and foremost, do not interview someone about information that is easily available inpublished sources. You are responsible for conducting background research on a topic and establishing a familiarity with the topic before the interview.
Once you have done a thorough literature review and it becomes clear that there are knowledge gaps in the publicly available information, you may consider reaching out to an expert for additional insight.
When reaching out to a possible interview subject, be sure to approach them respectfully. Make sure to:
Summary
While APA format dictates that you should not include unpublished interview sources in your reference list, it is important to cite these sources in the text of your paper. By doing so, you will ensure your readers have an understanding of where you got your information. These citations also help readers better appreciate the unique insights these sources add to your arguments.
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SourcesVerywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington DC: The American Psychological Association; 2010.
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Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington DC: The American Psychological Association; 2010.
Verywell Mind uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read oureditorial processto learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy.
American Psychological Association. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington DC: The American Psychological Association; 2010.
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