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If the first authors of multiple references share the same surname but have different initials, include the first authors’ initials in all in-text citations, even if the year of publication differs. Initials help avoid confusion within the text and help readers locate the correct entry in the reference list.
(J. M. Taylor & Neimeyer, 2015; T. Taylor, 2014)
If the first authors of multiple references share the same surname and the same initials, cite the works in the standard author–date format.
If multiple authors within a single reference share the same surname, the initials are not needed in the in-text citation; cite the work in the standard author–date format.
(Du Toit & Du Toit, 2024)
In-text
Two authors:
Green and White (2017:17) argue that…
… (Green & White, 2017:17).
Three or more authors
Green, White and Black (2017:17) argue that…
… (Green, White & Black, 2017:17).
Reference list
Green, P. & White, A. L. (2017). Reference styles. Johannesburg: School Publications.
Green, P., White, A. L. & Black, C. (2017). Reference styles. Johannesburg:
School Publications.
Note: When citing three authors the first time, all names are cited. Thereafter, refer to first author’s name and et al. (meaning: and others). E.g. Green et al. (2017:17) argue that…