wikiHow Template and Examples for Citing Multiple Authors In MLA citation style, the format for citing multiple authors depends on the number of authors for the source you are citing. Here are the formats for different numbers of authors: For works with two authors, list the names in the text of your paper as follows: (Smith and Jones 42). * Example: According to Smith and Jones, the new policy will have significant impacts on the industry (42). For works with three to five authors, list all names in the first citation and in subsequent citations list only the first author followed by "et al.": (Smith et al. 42). * Example: The study by Smith, Johnson, and Rodriguez found that poverty affects education negatively (Smith et al. 42). For works with six or more authors, use "et al." from the first citation: (Smith et al. 42). * Example: The findings of the research led by Smith et al. have challenged previous assumptions (42). In the Works Cited page, list all authors for works with up to and including seven authors. For works with eight or more authors, list the first six authors and then use "et al." * Example: Smith, John, Maria Rodriguez, David Johnson, Sarah Lee, Michael Green, and Jennifer Brown. "The Impact of Poverty on Education." Journal of Social Issues, vol. 68, no. 3, 2017, pp. 42-50. It is important to note that this is a general guideline and you should always consult the latest edition of the MLA Handbook for more information and examples. In APA style, you can cite multiple authors in the following way: For works with two authors, list both names in every in-text citation: (Smith & Jones, year). * Example: Smith and Jones (2020) found that the new policy will have significant impacts on the industry. For works with three to five authors, list all names in the first citation and in subsequent citations list only the first author followed by "et al.": (Smith, Johnson, Rodriguez, et al., year). * Example: The study by Smith, Johnson, and Rodriguez found that poverty affects education negatively (Smith et al., 2020). For works with six or more authors, use "et al." from the first citation: (Smith et al., year). * Example: The findings of the research led by Smith et al. (2020) have challenged previous assumptions. In the reference list, list all authors for works with up to and including 20 authors. For works with 21 or more authors, list the first 19 authors and then use "et al." * Example: Smith, J., Rodriguez, M., Johnson, D., Lee, S., Green, M., Brown, J., et al. (2017). The impact of poverty on education. Journal of Social Issues, 68(3), 42-50. It is important to note that this is a general guideline and you should always consult the latest edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) for more information and examples. In the Chicago Manual of Style (CMS) citation style,you can cite multiple authors in the following way: For works with two authors, list both names in every citation: (Smith and Jones). * Example: Smith and Jones have found that the new policy will have significant impacts on the industry (42). For works with three to five authors, list all names in the first citation and in subsequent citations list only the first author followed by "et al.": (Smith et al.). * Example: The study by Smith, Johnson, and Rodriguez found that poverty affects education negatively (Smith et al. 42). For works with six or more authors, use "et al." from the first citation: (Smith et al.). * Example: The findings of the research led by Smith et al. have challenged previous assumptions (42). In the bibliography, list all authors for works with up to and including ten authors. For works with eleven or more authors, list the first ten authors and then use "et al." * Example: Smith, John, Maria Rodriguez, David Johnson, Sarah Lee, Michael Green, Jennifer Brown, et al. "The Impact of Poverty on Education." Journal of Social Issues 68, no. 3 (2017): 42-50. It is important to note that this is a general guideline and you should always consult the latest edition of The Chicago Manual of Style for more information and examples. In the American Medical Association (AMA) citation style, you can cite multiple authors in the following way: For works with two authors, list both names in every in-text citation: (Smith and Jones). * Example: Smith and Jones found that the new policy will have significant impacts on the industry (42). For works with three to ten authors, list all names in the first citation and in subsequent citations list only the first author followed by "et al.": (Smith et al.). * Example: The study by Smith, Johnson, and Rodriguez found that poverty affects education negatively (Smith et al. 42). For works with 11 or more authors, use "et al." from the first citation: (Smith et al.). * Example: The findings of the research led by Smith et al. have challenged previous assumptions (42). In the reference list, list all authors for works with up to and including ten authors. For works with 11 or more authors, list the first ten authors and then use "et al." * Example: Smith J, Rodriguez M, Johnson D, Lee S, Green M, Brown J, et al. The impact of poverty on education. J Soc Issues. 2017;68(3):42-50. It is important to note that this is a general guideline and you should always consult the latest edition of the AMA Manual of Style for more information and examples. Page