Drowning in a sea of names? Don't let citing multiple authors in APA style intimidate you! Getting your in-text citations right is crucial for academic integrity.
For works with *three to five authors*, list all authors in the first citation. Subsequent citations use the first author's last name followed by 'et al.' (italicized), and the year. Example: (Smith, Jones, & Brown, 2023) becomes (Smith et al., 2023).
When you have *six or more authors*, you immediately use 'et al.' from the first citation. Like this: (Johnson et al., 2022).
Remember, consistency is key! Double-check your citations against the official APA style guide to ensure accuracy. Properly crediting your sources not only avoids plagiarism but also strengthens your arguments. So, go forth and cite with confidence!
