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Cite multiple sources in one reference

The following table gives some examples of how to cite multiple sources in one reference.

When you have . . .

Here's what you do:

Sample Citation

Two or more works in parentheses

Arrange by order of the reference list; use a semicolon between works

Several researchers (Greenberg, Domitrovich, & Bumbarger, 2000; Roy, 1995; Yawn et al., 2000) . . .

Representative works

Use e.g. (for Sample Citation) before parenthetical citations

The need for more effective prevention of mental illness in children has been the focus of many reports (e.g. National Institute of Mental Health, 1998; U.S. Public Health Service, 2000; Weist, 2001).

Major work plus others

Use see also after major work

(Roy, 1995; see also Embar-Seddon, 2000; Greenberg, 2001)

 


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