General Guidelines
* APA Style:
* Up to 20 authors: List all authors in the reference list.
* More than 20 authors: List the first 19 authors, followed by an ellipsis (...) and the last author's name.
* MLA Style:
* Up to 10 authors: List all authors in the reference list.
* More than 10 authors: List the first 3 authors, followed by an ellipsis (...) and the last author's name.
In-Text Citations
* APA Style:
* First mention: Include all authors' last names separated by commas and an ampersand (&) before the last author.
* Subsequent mentions: Use the first author's last name followed by "et al." (which means "and others").
* MLA Style:
* First mention: Include all authors' last names separated by commas and the word "and" before the last author.
* Subsequent mentions: Use the first author's last name followed by "et al."
Example Reference List Entries
* APA Style (3 Authors):
> Smith, J., Jones, A., & Williams, K. (2023). *The psychology of language*. Oxford University Press.
* APA Style (More Than 20 Authors):
> Brown, R., Davis, S., Garcia, M., ... Williams, L. (2024). *The complete guide to coding*. Springer.
* MLA Style (3 Authors):
> Smith, John, Ann Jones, and Katherine Williams. *The Psychology of Language*. Oxford University Press, 2023.
* MLA Style (More Than 10 Authors):
> Brown, Robert, et al. *The Complete Guide to Coding*. Springer, 2024.
Important Notes
* Et al.: Use "et al." consistently in subsequent mentions of the same source within your text.
* Abbreviations: Avoid using "etc." in academic writing. Instead, use "et al."
* Punctuation: Ensure correct punctuation within your in-text citations.
* Consistency: Use the same style guide throughout your entire document.
Let me know if you have any specific questions about formatting your reference list or in-text citations for books with multiple authors!