How to Cite an Article with Multiple Authors
In academic writing, it is common to encounter articles that have multiple authors. Properly citing such articles is essential for maintaining academic integrity and giving credit to the original authors. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to cite an article with multiple authors in different citation styles, including APA, MLA, and Chicago.
APA Citation Style
When citing an article with multiple authors in APA style, you should follow these steps:
1. Start with the author’s last name, followed by their first initial. Separate the authors’ names with commas, and use an ampersand (&) before the last author’s name.
2. Include the year of publication in parentheses.
3. Write the article title in sentence case, with only the first word and any proper nouns capitalized.
4. Follow the title with the journal name, also in sentence case.
5. Include the volume number and issue number (if available) in parentheses.
6. Provide the page range for the article.
Example:
Smith, J. A., Johnson, L. B., & Thompson, C. D. (2020). The impact of climate change on coastal ecosystems. Journal of Environmental Studies, 5(2), 45-58.
MLA Citation Style
In MLA style, the process of citing an article with multiple authors is slightly different:
1. Start with the authors’ names, listing them in the order they appear in the article. Separate the names with commas.
2. Include the year of publication in parentheses.
3. Write the article title in quotation marks, with only the first word and any proper nouns capitalized.
4. Provide the name of the journal in italics, with only the first word and any proper nouns capitalized.
5. Include the volume number and issue number (if available) in parentheses.
6. Provide the page range for the article.
Example:
Smith, John A., et al. “The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Ecosystems.” Journal of Environmental Studies, vol. 5, no. 2, 2020, pp. 45-58.
Chicago Citation Style
Chicago style has two sub-styles: author-date and notes-bibliography. Here’s how to cite an article with multiple authors in each sub-style:
1. Author-Date Sub-Style:
– Follow the same steps as APA for the author list and publication year.
– Write the article title in sentence case, with only the first word and any proper nouns capitalized.
– Include the journal name in italics, with only the first word and any proper nouns capitalized.
– Provide the volume number and issue number (if available) in parentheses.
– Add the page range for the article.
Example:
Smith, John A., et al. “The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Ecosystems.” _Journal of Environmental Studies_, vol. 5, no. 2, 2020, pp. 45-58.
2. Notes-Bibliography Sub-Style:
– In the notes section, provide a footnote with the author list, publication year, article title, journal name, volume number, issue number (if available), and page range.
– In the bibliography, list the article with the same information, but without the footnote.
Example:
Footnote: 1. John A. Smith, et al., “The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Ecosystems,” _Journal of Environmental Studies_, vol. 5, no. 2 (2020), pp. 45-58.
Bibliography:
Smith, John A., et al. “The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Ecosystems.” _Journal of Environmental Studies_, vol. 5, no. 2, 2020, pp. 45-58.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure that you correctly cite an article with multiple authors in various citation styles, maintaining academic integrity and giving proper credit to the original authors.
