So go ahead. Find that brilliant source with two co-authors, write your sentence, and slide that citation in with a wink. You’re not just following a rule—you’re playing the game of clear, generous scholarship. And the more you play, the more you realize that every little rule is just a springboard for your own voice.
Now, take a sip of your favorite drink, look at your blinking cursor, and type those two names with pride. You are citing like a champ, and the world of research is yours to dance through. Ready for the next rule? I know you are.
