Does an interview that I conducted for a research paper need to be sited on a reference page if the paper is written in APA format?
Yes, it does.
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Scroll down -- #s 13 and 14 should show you how to do this.
Just #14. Not #13 for your purpose.
Very helpful. Thank you!
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Yes, an interview that you conducted for a research paper should be cited on a reference page if you are following the APA (American Psychological Association) format. In APA style, personal communication like interviews are considered non-recoverable data and should be cited in the text, but they do not usually appear on the reference list.
To cite an interview in APA format, follow these steps:
1. In-text citation: Within the body of your paper, include the interviewee's initials, the interviewee's last name, and the specific date of the interview in parentheses. For example: (J. Smith, personal communication, July 15, 2022).
2. Note in the text: It is necessary to include a note within the text indicating that the information comes from a personal communication interview and is not recoverable. You can mention that it was a personal interview or telephone interview, for example.
3. No reference list entry: Since interviews are not recoverable data and are considered personal communication, you do not need to provide a reference list entry for the interview.
However, if you have used quotes or paraphrased information from the interview, it is recommended to seek permission from the interviewee to include their quoted material in your paper. In such cases, you could include a note in the text mentioning that you have permission.
Always consult the official APA guidelines or a trusted APA publication manual for the most accurate and up-to-date information on citing interviews and other sources in APA format.