How to Cite APA with Multiple Authors
Citing sources in APA format can be a challenging task, especially when dealing with multiple authors. The American Psychological Association (APA) provides specific guidelines for formatting in-text citations and reference lists when there are more than two authors. In this article, we will discuss how to cite APA with multiple authors in both in-text citations and reference lists.
In-text Citations with Multiple Authors
When citing a source with multiple authors in APA format, the in-text citation should include the author’s last name, the publication year, and the page number(s) where the information is found. If there are three or more authors, only the first author’s last name should be mentioned, followed by “et al.” (meaning “and others”) and the year of publication. Here’s an example:
– (Smith, 2020, p. 45)
– (Johnson et al., 2019, p. 78)
If you are paraphrasing the information, you can also include the author’s name in the sentence:
– According to Smith (2020), the study found that…
When citing a source with multiple authors and direct quotes, include the author’s name, the publication year, and the page number(s) in parentheses:
– “The data clearly show a significant increase in the number of participants” (Smith et al., 2020, p. 45).
Reference List Entries with Multiple Authors
In the reference list, all authors’ names should be included, with the same formatting as in the in-text citation. Here’s an example of how to format a reference list entry with multiple authors:
– Smith, J., Johnson, L., & Williams, M. (2020). The impact of social media on young adults. Journal of Communication, 70(2), 123-145.
If there are more than six authors, only the first six authors’ names should be listed, followed by “et al.” and the year of publication:
– Smith, J., Johnson, L., Williams, M., Brown, A., Davis, S., & Gomez, P. et al. (2020). The role of technology in education. Journal of Educational Technology, 45(1), 1-20.
Remember to follow these guidelines when citing APA with multiple authors to ensure your work adheres to the APA style and format.
