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2021-04-18

How do you cite when there are multiple authors?

How do you cite when there are multiple authors?

A Work by Three or More Authors List only the first author’s name followed by et al. in every citation, even the first, unless doing so would create ambiguity between different sources. In et al., et should not be followed by a period. Only “al” should be followed by a period.

When Should et al be used in APA?

Using et al. In APA Style in-text citations, when a source has two authors, list both. When there are three or more authors, cite the first author followed by “et al.”

What order do citations go in?

When using MLA style, organize your Works Cited by the last names of the authors (or editors).If a work has no author or editor, alphabetize by the first word of the title other than a, an, or the.

Do numbers come before letters when filing?

If you’re using an alphabetical system, you’ll file numbers in ascending order, that is smallest to largest, the same way you would proceed through the alphabet. When you get to letters, initials go first within their letter designation.