How to cite interview ABNT
When we are doing an academic work, it is common to use interviews as a source of information. However, it is important to know how to cite these interviews correctly in accordance with the standards of ABNT (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards).
Quote Format
According to ABNT, interviews should be cited in the body of the text and also in the list of bibliographic references. The form of citation varies according to the type of interview and if it was performed by you or someone else.
Interview by you
If you conducted the interview, you need to inform your name as the author of the interview. The quote in the text must follow the following format:
interviewee name , interviewed by your name , at date of interview .
Example: According to João Silva , interviewed by Maria Souza , on March 10, 2022 , …
In the list of bibliographic references, the citation should follow the following format:
Silva, João . Interview by Souza, Maria on March 10, 2022 .
Interview by someone else
If the interview was conducted by someone else and you are using it as a source, you need to inform the interviewer’s name as author of the interview. The quote in the text must follow the following format:
interviewee name , interviewed by interviewer name , in date of interview .
Example: According to João Silva , interviewed by Maria Souza , on March 10, 2022 , …
In the list of bibliographic references, the citation should follow the following format:
Silva, João . Interview by Souza, Maria on March 10, 2022 .
Practical Example
To illustrate how to mention an interview according to ABNT standards, let’s use a practical example:
- I performed an interview with Professor João Silva on March 10, 2022;
- In the text, I mention the interview as follows: according to João Silva, interviewed by Maria Souza, on March 10, 2022, …
- In the list of bibliographic references, I mention the interview as follows: Silva, João. Interview conducted by Souza, Maria on March 10, 2022.
By following these guidelines, you will be correctly citing an interview according to ABNT standards. Remember to always consult the complete rules to ensure the accuracy of citations in your academic work.
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