FAQ: How do I cite personal interviews in APA Style?

Citing Personal Interviews

According to the APA Style page Personal Communications This link opens in a new window you will not include a reference citation since interviews are not considered recoverable data, but you will include an in-text citation. Include the initial(s) and surname of the person interviewed, and provide as exact a date as possible You can find an example of the in-text citation below:

General Format

(A. A. Author, personal communication, Month Day, Year)

OR

A. A. Author (personal communication, Month Day, Year)

Example In-Text Citation

(D. Johnson, personal communication, November 6, 2016)

OR

D. Johnson (personal communication, November 6, 2016)

More Information

• APA Guide (Shapiro Library) 
• Academic Writer -APA (Shapiro Library Database): The ultimate source on APA style. It contains quick guides and tutorials on APA style, tools for planning research projects, citation management, and more. 

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.