Using In-Text Citations In the information above, you learned that it is important to include an in-text citation when you paraphrase. An in-text citation tells the reader where the ideas came from that are in your paraphrased sentence. Here are some examples of how you can include in-text citations when you paraphrase a source with one author: Examples: The results showed that those with higher avoidant attachment tendencies showed lower relationship satisfaction (Grignon, 2019). Grignon (2019) found that those with higher avoidant attachment tendencies had lower relationship satisfaction. Multiple Authors When there are two authors, use the last names of both authors and the year of publication in your in text citation. Example: (Grignon & Jenkins, 2020). When there are 3 or more authors, use the last name of the first author and then the "et al." to signal three or more authors. Example: (Grignon et al., 2020). Sources with Unknown Authors 8 2 points Select all of the following that show the correct format of an in-text citation. 000 Redner et al. (2019) found that when instructors instituted a punishment, the use of cell phones in class diminished. Redner et al. found that when instructors instituted a punishment, the use of cell phones in class diminished. Cell phone use was cut down when punishments for violations were instituted (Redner, Lang, & Brandt, 2019) Cell phone use was cut down when punishments for violations were instituted (Redner et al., 2019). Cell phone use during class draws your focus away from the class materials (No author, 2020). Cell phone use during class draws your focus away from the class materials (The Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, 2020).