How to Cite Speeches

Citing a speech in a paper or research document adds credibility as well as individual flavor. Proper formatting is, however, essential due to the intangible nature of a speech in comparison with a book or other concrete source found in a library. There are several styles of citations for speeches, but the underlying rule is to quantify as much as possible in terms of who, where and when the speech came from. Attending to a few details in this regard gives your work more authority and an added level of quality.

Instructions

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      The MLA (Modern Language Association) provides the following format to document a speech: name of the speaker, title of the speech in quotes, the hosting organization, location (specifying building and city), and the date. In the absence of a title, give an alternative codification such as "Address," or "Lecture." Separate each item with a period. Do not underline anything.

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      The APA (American Psychological Association) offers this format for citing speeches: name of the speaker (last, first.), title of the presentation within quotes (separating period within the final quote), organization or presenter followed by a period, location (city, and state if the city is lesser known) followed by a period, and finally the date in day, month (abbreviated), year (all digits) format ending with a period.

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      Documentation and quantifying of details is key when citing a speech. If some information is not available, consider another source for your information. Only use the speech as a source if you have enough requisite information for the citation to make it credible.

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