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How to cit with etal

Answer 1

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To cite with "et al." in academic writing, follow the specific citation style required by your institution or publication. In general, follow these steps:

1. List the primary author's last name followed by the abbreviation "et al." (meaning "and others"). For example: (Smith et al., 2019).

2. If there are two authors, list both names followed by "et al." For example: (Smith & Johnson et al., 2018).

3. Make sure to include the publication year after the authors' names.

4. Include a full citation of the source in your reference list or bibliography with all the authors' names listed.

Remember to check the specific guidelines of the citation style you are using (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.) for the correct format and placement of "et al." in your citations.