How do I cite a source with multiple authors in Chicago style?
In a Chicago style footnote, list 2 authors. If there are more than 2, name only the first author, followed by “et al.”
In the bibliography, list up to 6 authors. If there are more than 6, list the first 3 followed by “et al.”
Full note | Short note | Bibliography | |
---|---|---|---|
2 authors | Anna Burns and Robert Smith | Burns and Smith | Burns, Anna, and Robert Smith. |
3–6 authors | Anna Burns et al. | Burns et al. | Burns, Anna, Robert Smith, Judith Green, and Nisha Patel. |
7+ authors | Anna Burns et al. | Burns et al. | Burns, Anna, Robert Smith, Judith Green, et al. |
The same rules apply in Chicago author-date style.
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