When the Author's Name Is Mentioned in the Sentence

Where is the parenthetical citation located in the sentence?

What is the general format for a parenthetical citation?

What are some exceptions to this general rule?

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When the Author's Name Is Mentioned in the Sentence

Format: When the author's name is mentioned in the sentence, you may omit this name from the parentheses to avoid redundancy, using only the date. The date (in parentheses) should follow directly the mention of the author's name.

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When the Author's Name Is Mentioned in the Sentence