How should multi-author works be cited in the reference section?

In APA style, when citing multi-author works, it is important to accurately reflect the contributions of the authors in the reference section. If a work has up to 20 authors, all authors' names should be included in the reference list. This is because recognizing each contributor ensures proper attribution and allows readers to identify the work and its creators easily. The use of an ampersand (&) before the final author's name is a specific requirement in APA format that helps to clearly delineate between the last author and the preceding ones.

If there were more than 20 authors, the citation rules would change, but for works with 20 or fewer authors, this comprehensive approach is necessary to maintain the integrity of academic references.