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Citation Help for MLA, 8th Edition: Interview

An introduction to MLA Style.

Example

Olsen, Mary. Personal interview.15 Mar. 2016.

Explanation

Author: Olsen, Mary.
Provide the last name and first name of the person you interviewed, followed by a period.

Interview: Personal interview.
Give the words Personal interview and end with a period.

Date: 15 Mar. 2016.
List the date of the interview using the appropriate abbreviation for the month. End citation with a period.

[The above information is based on p. 201-202 of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers, 7th edition and confirmed by Purdue OWL. It is not included in the 8th edition.]