MLA
The MLA citation format for a personal interview or personal communication (email, text, etc.) varies by the type of communication.
Interview you conducted
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Rodrigo, Olivia. Personal interview with the author. 10 Aug. 2020.
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Rodrigo, Olivia. Zoom interview with the author. 2 May 2024.
Communication to you
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Xiong, Jo. Email to the author. 5 Dec. 2023.
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Lamar, Kendrick. Text to the author. 27 Feb. 2025.
APA
APA does not require you to list a personal interview in your References list. All you need to do is include a parenthetical citation in the body of the paper, using this format:
- (First Initial. Last name, personal communication, date of interview).
- Example:
- (B. Mars, personal communication, May 10, 2020).
