Authors with the same last name

In-text citation

Research by E. Smith (2008) revealed that . . .

Explain

To avoid confusion, use initials with the last names if your reference list includes two or more authors with the same last name.

Beginning of reference list entries

Smith, E. (2008).

Smith, P. S. (2003).

Directory to APA in-text citation models

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