Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source with two authors in a research report when the authors' names appear outside the body of the sentence?
A)(Smith and Jones, 2005)
B)(Smith & Jones, 2005)
C)(Sam Smith and Bill Jones, 2005)"
D)(Sam Smith & Bill Jones, 2005)

Question

Which example illustrates the proper way to cite a source with two authors in a research report when the authors' names appear outside the body of the sentence?​
A)(Smith and Jones, 2005)
B)​(Smith & Jones, 2005)
C)(Sam Smith and Bill Jones, 2005)"
D)(Sam Smith & Bill Jones, 2005)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to APA style, when citing a source with two authors outside the body of the sentence, the citation should include both authors' last names connected with an ampersand (&) and in parentheses, followed by a comma and the year of publication. The correct format is (Smith & Jones, 2005). Options A and C are incorrect because they include one author's full name and one author's last name only. Option D is also incorrect because it includes the authors' first names instead of just their last names.

Which Example Illustrates the Proper Way to Cite a Source