Two Authors

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If your source has two authors, separate their last names with the word “and.” The authors’ names should be listed in the order they appear in the published work.

Example:

According to most experts, “the best way to increase a child’s literacy” is to read to them every night (Wolf and Munemo 220–240).

The first time the authors are mentioned in the text, the full names of both authors should be used.

Example:

James Wolf and Alice Munemo note that children whose parents read to them every night receive higher scores on literacy tests (220–240).

2 peopleSeparate their last names with the word “and.” The authors’ names should be listed in the order they appear in the published work.

Example:

Marx used “class” in “two different ways” (Calvert and Sennett 11).

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