MLA 8th Style Guide: Lecture/Speech/Interview

Lecture or Speech

Format

Speaker(s). “Title of Presentation.” Meeting or Event Name, Sponsoring Organization, Date of Lecture or Speech, Name of Venue, Location. Type of Presentation.

Example

Hayes, Benjamin. “Allegory of the Cave.” Introduction to Political Theory, College of Southern Nevada, 14 July 2014, Charleston Campus, Las Vegas, NV. Lecture.

Common Exceptions

Omit any information that is unknown or not applicable, including the Title of the Presentation, Meeting or Event Name or Sponsoring Organization.

Example

Wilkins, Alex. “Breaking into the World of Acting.” 30 April 2016, West Las Vegas Library, Las Vegas, NV. Speech.

Personal Interview

For an interview that you conducted.

Format

Interviewee(s). Personal interview. Date of Interview.

Example

Williams, Shana. Personal interview. 18 May 2014.