How to Cite a Team of Authors
Citing a team of authors can be a bit more complex than citing a single author. The way you format the citation depends on the citation style you are using, such as APA, MLA, Chicago, or Harvard. Here, we will provide you with guidelines on how to cite a team of authors in each of these styles.
APA Style
In APA style, when citing a work with multiple authors, you list all the authors’ last names and initials in the order they appear on the title page. If there are more than 20 authors, list the first 19 followed by “et al.” (meaning “and others”). Here’s an example:
Smith, J. A., Jones, B. C., Doe, E. F., et al. (2020). The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Cities. Journal of Environmental Studies, 10(2), 45-58.
If the work is a book, the format would be:
Smith, J. A., & Jones, B. C. (Eds.). (2020). The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Cities. New York: Academic Press.
MLA Style
In MLA style, the format for citing a team of authors is similar to APA. You list all the authors’ last names and first initials, separated by commas. If there are more than three authors, list the first author followed by “et al.” Here’s an example:
Smith, John, et al. “The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Cities.” Journal of Environmental Studies, vol. 10, no. 2, 2020, pp. 45-58.
For a book edited by a team of authors, the format would be:
Smith, John, and Barbara Jones, eds. The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Cities. Academic Press, 2020.
Chicago Style
In Chicago style, the format for citing a team of authors is similar to APA and MLA. You list all the authors’ last names and first initials, separated by commas. If there are more than 20 authors, list the first 19 followed by “et al.” Here’s an example:
Smith, John A., et al. “The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Cities.” Journal of Environmental Studies, vol. 10, no. 2, 2020, pp. 45-58.
For a book edited by a team of authors, the format would be:
Smith, John A., and Barbara Jones, eds. The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Cities. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2020.
Harvard Style
In Harvard style, the format for citing a team of authors is similar to APA, MLA, and Chicago. You list all the authors’ last names and first initials, separated by commas. If there are more than 20 authors, list the first 19 followed by “et al.” Here’s an example:
Smith, J. A., et al. (2020). The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Cities. Journal of Environmental Studies, 10(2), 45-58.
For a book edited by a team of authors, the format would be:
Smith, J. A., & Jones, B. C. (Eds.). (2020). The Impact of Climate Change on Coastal Cities. New York: Academic Press.
By following these guidelines, you can ensure that you properly cite a team of authors in any of the major citation styles. Remember to always check the specific requirements of your academic institution or publisher, as citation styles can vary slightly.
