How to Cite a Person in MLA Format

If you are writing a term paper according to Modern Language Association (MLA) guidelines and need to cite a person's idea or statement, simply cite their published material. However, if no published material exists, citation of a person can become a bit tricky. Luckily, the Modern Language Association publishes guidelines for the proper citation of personal communications for which no published material exists. The exact format your citation should take will depend upon what type of personal communication you are citing.

Instructions

    • 1

      To cite an email, format your reference list entry as follows:

      Author's Last Name, First Name. "Subject of Email." Message to the author. Day Mon. Year. Email.

      For example:

      Smith, Eugene. "Re: Tuesday." Message to the author. 29 Apr. 2009. Email.

    • 2

      To cite a letter, format your reference list entry as follows:

      Author's Last Name, First Name. Letter to the author. Day Mon. Year. Letter.

      For example:

      Smith, Eugene. Letter to the author. 29 Apr. 2009. Letter.

    • 3

      To cite a personal interview, format your reference list entry as follows:

      Interviewee's Last Name, First Name. Personal Interview. Day Mon. Year.

      For example:

      Smith, Eugene. Personal Interview. 29 Apr. 2009.

    • 4

      To cite a public lecture or speech, format your reference list entry as follows:

      Speaker's Last Name, First Name. "Title of Speech." Sponsoring Organization, Name of Class or Event. City, State. Day Mon. Year.

      For example:

      Smith, Eugene. "The Many Models of Early Childhood Education." Harvard University, Psychology 101. Boston, MA. 29 Apr. 2009.

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