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    How do I cite a source that has multiple authors?
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    Write the name of the first author listed and then use the abbreviation "et. al."
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    How do I cite the name of a website in my essay in APA format?
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    For an essay accessed through online database, use the exact same format as that for the print journal, but add the doi (digital object identifier) if available. If not available, add the url.
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    What if there are two authors and you have to cite MLA?
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    Include the names of both authors in both your Works Cited Entry and your in-text citation, separated by the word "and." In your Works Cited entry, type the second author's name in first-name last-name format.
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    Is cutting and pasting plagiarism?
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    It is plagiarism if you use someone else's work and say it's your own. If you clearly note the author of the work, it's not plagiarism.
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