Question

Which of the following is the correct parenthetical (in-text) citation for a summary of a section of a journal article with two authors with the same last name?

a. Even slight variances in light emission frequency can trigger migraines in a number of people. The most notable culprits of varying light frequencies are, of course, strobe land florescence lights (J. & E. Carlton 245).
b. Even slight variances in light emission frequency can trigger migraines in a number of people. The most notable culprits of varying light frequencies are, of course, strobe land florescence lights (Carlton, Jermaine and E. Carlton 245).
c. Even slight variances in light emission frequency can trigger migraines in a number of people. The most notable culprits of varying light frequencies are, of course, strobe land florescence lights (Carlton, Jermaine and Edward Carlton 245).
d. Even slight variances in light emission frequency can trigger migraines in a number of people. The most notable culprits of varying light frequencies are, of course, strobe land florescence lights (J. Carlton & E. Carlton 245).

Answer 1

The correct parenthetical (in-text) citation for a summary of a section of a journal article with two authors with the same last name is option d: (J. Carlton & E. Carlton 245).

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct parenthetical (in-text) citation for a summary of a section of a journal article with two authors with the same last name would be option d:

(J. Carlton & E. Carlton 245).

When citing a work with two authors, both authors' names should be included in the parentheses, separated by an ampersand (&). This citation format helps to differentiate between authors when they have the same last name.