Navigating APA style can feel like learning a new language, especially when it comes to citing sources. Today, let's demystify the in-text citation for works with two authors. It's simpler than you think!
When incorporating information from a source with two authors into your writing, follow this format: (Author 1 & Author 2, Year). For example: (Smith & Jones, 2023).
**Key things to remember:**
* **The ampersand (&):** Always use an ampersand, not 'and', within the parentheses.
* **Year of Publication:** Include the year the source was published.
* **Placement:** Typically, the citation goes at the end of the sentence containing the information. You can also integrate the authors' names into your sentence; in that case, only the year goes in parentheses. For instance: Smith and Jones (2023) argued that...
* **Consistency is Key:** Maintain this format throughout your paper for all two-author citations. Get it right, and your academic papers will sing with credibility!
