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) (Palmer and Ziser, 2017)
B) (Palmer & Ziser, 2017)
C) (Eleanor Palmer and David Ziser, 2017)
D) (Eleanor Palmer & David Ziser, 2017)

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Option B uses the appropriate format for citing a source with two authors using an ampersand (&) to separate the authors' names within parentheses. Option A is also acceptable but uses the word "and" instead of the ampersand. Options C and D provide the authors' full names which is not necessary when citing sources in research reports.

Which Example Illustrates the Proper Way to Cite a Source