Initial Citation (Up to 20 Authors):
* List all authors in the order they appear on the source.
* Separate each author's name with a comma.
* Use an ampersand (&) before the last author's name.
Example:
* First citation: Smith, J., Jones, A., & Brown, C. (2023).
Subsequent Citations (More Than 2 Authors):
* Use the first author's last name followed by "et al." (meaning "and others").
Example:
* Second and subsequent citations: Smith et al. (2023).
Special Cases:
* 6 or More Authors: Use "et al." from the first citation onwards.
* Groups as Authors: Treat the group as a single author (e.g., American Psychological Association, 2023).
Important Notes:
* In-text citations: Place the year of publication in parentheses after the authors' names.
* Reference List: List all authors in the reference list, even if you used "et al." in the text.
Example (Full Reference List Entry):
Smith, J., Jones, A., Brown, C., Davis, D., Wilson, E., & Garcia, F. (2023). *Title of article*. *Journal Name*, *Volume Number*, *Issue Number*, *Page Numbers*.