Q. How do I in-text cite an in-class discussion?
Answer
An in-class discussion is not a published work, nor is it recoverable by the reader, so it is closest in APA to an Interview or Personal Communication.
To cite an in-class discussion:
- Visit the APA Help guide.
- View the References and In-text Citation Examples.
- Click on Other.
- Look for Personal Communication.
Example:
Do not include in reference list; cite in text only. Professor Smith (personal communication/class discussion, September 20, 2019) believes that there are several different types of managers. |
If the class discussion was online (where someone could retrieve it):
Smith, A. B. (2019, March 22). Title of message post in italics. Message posted to [class] on website address.
In-text: Paraphrase: (Smith, 2019). Quotation: (Smith, 2019, para. 2).
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