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How to Cite a Speaker

APA Style

In APA style, cite a Speaker as a personal communication (like letters, emails, personal interviews, and phone conversations).

Do not include personal communication, such as letters, memos, emails, personal interviews and telephone conversations, in the reference list. Cite the personal communication in the text, and include the author's initials in addition to the author's last name and provide a date that is as specific as possible.

   Example:

C. Boucher (personal communication, March 26, 2015) explains that... 

         OR

The activity associated with LGBT culture we see today has roots in a struggle against discrimination that has lasted more than a century (C. Boucher, personal communication, March 26, 2015).

MLA Style

In MLA style, cite a Speaker as an interview.

For the Works Cited reference include: Last Name, First Name of Interviewee. Personal interview. Date of interview.

   Example:

Boucher, Cindy. Personal interview. 26 Mar. 2015.

To cite in-text, use the author's last name.

   Example:

The activity associated with LGBT culture we see today has roots in a struggle against discrimination that has lasted more than a century (Boucher).