How do I cite a book with multiple authors in MLA format?

How do I cite a book with multiple authors in MLA format?

In MLA format, if a book has two authors, you list both names in the order they appear on the title page, separated by 'and'. For example: Smith, John, and Jane Doe. If there are three or more authors, you can list the first author followed by 'et al.' For example: Smith, John, et al.

What if there are more than three authors?

For a book with more than three authors, you only need to list the first author's name followed by 'et al.' For instance: Smith, John, et al. This applies to both in-text citations and the Works Cited page.

Can you give me an example of a full citation?

Sure! If you have a book titled 'Research Methods' by John Smith, Jane Doe, and Emily Johnson, the citation would look like this: Smith, John, Jane Doe, and Emily Johnson. Research Methods. Publisher, Year.

What about citing articles with multiple authors?

For articles, the same rules apply. If there are two authors, list both names. For three or more, use the first author's name followed by 'et al.' For example: Smith, John, et al. "Title of the Article." Title of the Journal, vol. number, no. number, Year, pages.