FAQ: How do I cite a speech in APA style?

General Information

The APA Style page "Transcript of an Audiovisual Work References" provides guidance on how to cite a speech in transcript:

• Provide the name of the speaker as the author.
• Describe the type of transcript in square brackets (e.g., “[Speech transcript]”).
• Provide the site name in the source element of the reference, followed by the URL of the transcript.

Web Source Example

For example, Ronald Reagan's "Remarks at the Brandenburg Gate," cited from the Presidential Library:

In-Text Citation

(Reagan, 1987).

Reference Page

Reagan, R. (1987). Tear Down This Wall: Remarks at Brandenburg Gate  [Speech transcript]. Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library, https://www.reaganfoundation.org/media/128814/brandenburg.pdf.

YouTube Video Example

In-Text Citation

(BarakObamadotcom, 2008).

Reference Page

BarakObamadotcom.(2008, Mar 18). Barak Obama speech: A more perfect union [Video].  YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrp-v2tHaDo.

More Help

• Citing Sources Guide (Shapiro Library)

Disclaimer

This information is intended to be a guideline, not expert advice. Please be sure to speak to your professor about the appropriate way to cite sources in your class assignments and projects.