Let’s say you’re citing two authors named Smith. The horror. MLA has your back. You include their first initials to avoid confusion. So it becomes (A. Smith and B. Jones 42). Or (Smith, A., and Jones, B. 42) if you’re feeling extra formal.
But really, how often does that happen? Once in a blue moon, like finding a four-leaf clover in your laundry. Still, if it does, you’re ready. Bask in your preparedness. You’re basically a citation ninja now.
And if both authors have the same first initial? Then you spell out their full first names in the in-text citation. (Alice Smith and Bob Smith 42). Because MLA doesn’t mess around, and neither should you.
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