How to Cite Multiple Authors in APA Style
When it comes to citing multiple authors in APA style, there are specific rules that you need to follow to ensure proper formatting. For works by two authors, include both last names in the in-text citation, separated by an ampersand (&). For example: (Smith & Johnson, 2020).
If a work has three or more authors, use the first author's last name followed by et al. in the in-text citation. For instance: (Smith et al., 2020).
In the reference list, the format changes slightly. For two authors, list both names in the same order as they appear in the work, separated by an ampersand. For example:
Smith, J., & Johnson, L. (2020). Title of the work. Publisher.
For three or more authors, include the first six authors' names followed by an ellipsis (...) and then the last author's name. For example:
Smith, J., Johnson, L., Brown, K., Taylor, R., Williams, M., & Davis, A. (2020). Title of the work. Publisher.
Remember that the reference list should be double-spaced and have a hanging indent. Following these guidelines will help you correctly cite multiple authors in your academic writing.
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