How do I write an in-text citation with more than one author?

In-text citations formatting for two authors and three and more. 


Answer

One work by two authors

Use both authors last names, see these examples:

  • Parenthetical citation:  Advertisers monitor social media and blogging activity as a way to gauge the impact or lack of impact of marketing campaigns (Tirunillai and Tellis, 2023)
  • Narrative Citation: Tirunillai and Tellis (2023) studied the impact advertising on user-generated content such as blogs and reviews.  

One work by three or more authors

Abbreviate the rest of the list with "et al." (Latin for "and others"), see these examples:

  • Parenthetical citation: A pilot study of patients with Borderline Personality Disorder showed improvements in emotional regulation through a peer-led art therapy group (Jewell et al., 2022)
  • Narrative Citation: Jewell et al.(2022) investigated the use of peer led art therapy treatments for patients with Borderline Personality Disorder, improvements were shown in their ability to emotionally regulate. 
  • Last Updated Aug 02, 2023
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