When do I use et al. in Harvard (Cite Them Right) Referencing?
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Citing four or more authors/editors
If your source has four or more authors/ editors, you can cite the first name listed in the source followed by et al.
For example, in your in-text citation: (Norrie et al., 2012)
You would either do exactly the same in your reference list:
Norrie, C. et al. (2012) 'Doing it differently? A review of literature on teaching reflective practice across health and social care professions', Reflective Practice, 13(4), pp. 565–578.
Or, if your programme / module requires referencing of all named authors, you would list them all in your reference list:
Norrie, C., Hammond, J., D'Avray, L., Collington, V. and Fook, J. (2012) 'Doing it differently? A review of literature on teaching reflective practice across health and social care professions', Reflective Practice, 13(4), pp. 565–578.
If you are not sure about the requirement for your programme, check your programme / module handbook or ask your tutor.
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