Question

Below are works-cited entries for a book in print with more than two authors. Select the one that is completely correct.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is entry C

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is ENTRY C.

Explanation:

"et"= and (since it is a complete word you don't need a full stop)

"al." = others (you must include the full stop because this is an abbreviation)

"et al." is a latin abbreviation that means "and others".

We use it when acknowlegding a text that has more than two authors. So, if there is less than two authors don't use it!  Entry C has the correct punctuation, although options may vary depending on the referencing format that you are required to use as a guideline.

Entry A is incorrect. Because in the world of academic language we try to avoid "and others" when referencing.

Entry B is incorrect.  Because "et" doesn't take a full stop since it is a complete word.

Entry D is incorrect. Because after the name of the author you should include a comma, unless you use "et al." for an in-text citation.