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How do you cite two authors in an APA in-text citation?

For a work with two authors, include both authors’ last names in every in-text citation, whether narrative or parenthetical. In parenthetical citations, use an ampersand (&) between the authors’ last names. When citing a journal paper in APA with three or more authors, only enter the last name of the first author listed and add “et al.” after it.

How do you in text cite APA?

Generally, APA in-text citation is written with the last name of the author and year of publication separated by a comma inside the parentheses. If the name of the author is part of the narrative, only the year is enclosed in parentheses. Note: Write only the last name without the initials for all in-text citations.

How many authors can you have in an APA citation?

To cite multiple authors in APA style, include the names of all authors unless there are more than 6. [1] List all authors by last name and first and middle initials. Generally, if a work has multiple authors you must list all of their names in the citation entry on your reference list.

How do you cite an unknown author in an APA in-text citation?

Unless you are citing a source with no author in APA, the structure in parenthetical citations includes placing the author’s last name/surname, followed by a comma, and the publication year in parentheses. In narrative citations, this information is incorporated into the sentence.