How to Cite References With Two Authors

Citing Two Authors in APA Style

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  List the authors in the following format: Last name, First initial, & Last name, First initial. For example: Smith, A. & Smith, B.

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  List the rest of the relevant information for the source. For example, if you are citing an article, list the date of publication, title of article, title of journal, volume number and page numbers.

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  Ensure that the final citation appears in the following format: Smith, A., & Smith, B. (1998). The best way to type. American Journal of Typists, 63, 26-35.

Citing Two Author in MLA Style

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  List the names of the authors in the following format: Last name, First name, and First name Last name. For example: Smith, Andy, and Bob Smith.

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  List the rest of the relevant information for the source. For example, if you are citing a book, list the title and publication information.

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  Ensure that the final citation appears in the following format: Smith, Andy, and Bob Smith. 101 Ways to Type. New York: Long Island Press, 2009. Print.