This happens more often than you’d think. If you cite two books by the same author, don’t repeat the author’s name in the Works Cited. Instead, use three dashes (---) in place of the name. Like this: ---. The Second Book. Yes, it looks weird, but it’s standard. Your professor will appreciate the consistency.
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In the in-text citation, include a shortened title to avoid confusion. For example: (Smith, “Art of War” 45) vs. (Smith, “Peaceful Times” 12). Those commas are your friends—use them.
What about citing multiple sources in one sentence?
Bold move, but doable. Use a semicolon to separate the citations. Example: (Smith 23; Jones 45). This tells the reader, “Hey, I got info from two places here.” Just don’t overdo it—three citations in one sentence and you’re showing off.
If both sources share the same author, list the page numbers separated by a comma: (Smith 23, 45). No semicolon needed. Simple math: fewer symbols = less chance of error.
