This guide explains how to format a interview citation in MLA 9th Edition. Follow the format template below, refer to the real example, and use the step-by-step instructions to build your citation correctly.
The general pattern for citing a interview in MLA 9th Edition:
Template
Interviewee Last, First. Interview. Conducted by Interviewer First Last. *Source*, Day Month Year.
How the citation appears within the body of your paper:
In-text citation
(Morrison)
The full citation as it appears in your Works Cited:
Works Cited entry
Morrison, Toni. Interview. Conducted by Terry Gross. Fresh Air, NPR, 17 Nov. 2003.
Name the interviewee
List the interviewee in Last, First format as the author.
Add the interview title
If the interview has a specific title, place it in quotation marks. If not, use "Interview." (with a period) as a generic descriptor.
Include the interviewer
Write "Conducted by" followed by the interviewer's full name (First Last).
Add the source
Italicize the program, publication, or website name where the interview appeared. Follow with a comma.
Include the date
Add the date in Day Month Year format. End with a period.
Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your interview:
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