Multiple Authors in Text Citation: A Guide for APA Style (5th Edition)**

Authors: Emily Smith, Ph.D., Jane Doe, Ed.D., and John Doe, Psy.D.**

Introduction

Citing multiple authors in text using APA style can be tricky, especially with the introduction of the new 5th edition. This guide will provide you with everything you need to know to correctly cite multiple authors in your text and reference list.

In-Text Citations

Two Authors

When citing two authors in text, use an ampersand (&) to separate the authors' last names. For example:

Smith & Doe (2023) found that...

Three or More Authors

When citing three or more authors in text, include the first author's last name followed by "et al." to represent the other authors. For example:

Smith et al. (2023) reported that...

Two or More Citations

When citing multiple sources in the same sentence, separate the citations with semicolons (;). For example:

Smith & Doe (2023) found that..., while Jones et al. (2024) reported that...

Reference List

Two Authors

In the reference list, list the authors' last names, followed by their initials and the year of publication. For example:

Smith, E. & Doe, J. (2023). Multiple authors in text citation: A guide for APA style (5th ed.).

Three or More Authors

When there are three or more authors in the reference list, include only the first author's name followed by "et al." For example:

Smith, E. et al. (2023). Multiple authors in text citation: A guide for APA style (5th ed.).

Tables

Table 1: In-Text Citation Examples

Table 2: Reference List Examples

Strategies

Effective Strategies for Citing Multiple Authors

• Use a citation management tool, such as Zotero or Mendeley, to automatically generate citations.
• Keep track of your sources as you read and take notes.
• Double-check your citations before submitting your work.

Benefits of Citing Multiple Authors

Benefits of Citing Multiple Authors

• Provides credibility to your work.
• Acknowledges the contributions of others.
• Allows readers to easily find the original sources.

Conclusion

Citing multiple authors in text using APA style is essential for academic writing. By following the guidelines outlined in this guide, you can ensure that your citations are accurate and complete.

Additional Resources

• APA Style Guide
• Zotero Citation Management Software
• Mendeley Citation Management Software