Now, the fun doesn’t end in your in-text citations. Your Works Cited page is where you get to show off your muscles. For two authors, list them both: LastName1, FirstName1, and FirstName2 LastName2. Yes, the second name goes first name first. It’s a tiny twist that keeps everyone on their toes.
75 Mla Citation Example Multiple Authors
For three or more authors, list only the first author (last name first), then add a comma and “et al.” So: Smith, John, et al. That’s it. No commas after “al.”—just a period. It’s almost too easy.
What About Fourteen Authors? (Yes, It Happens)
Maybe you’re citing a huge research paper with a dozen names. Don’t sweat it. MLA’s got your back: same rule applies. First author, then “et al.” Whether there are three names or thirty, you treat them the same. It’s the ultimate one-size-fits-all hack.
Think of it as your candy-bar strategy: you only need to unwrap the first piece, and everyone gets the treat. Your professor gets clarity, your fingers get a break, and the source still gets its due.
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