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How to Cite an Author's Name Change

When an author changes his name, the manner in which you cite him in the future changes as well. Many people become confused on this issue. However, it is really quite simple. When an author changes her name, you simply cite her new name in the future.

Instructions

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      Cite an author in the MLA citation format in the following manner: Will, George F. "Electronic Morphine." Newsweek 25 Nov. 2002: 92.

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      Cite an author in the APA citation format in the following manner: Brader, T. (2006). Campaigning for hearts and minds: How emotional appeals in political ads work. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

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      Cite an author in the AAA format in the following manner: Castles, Stephen 1990 Here for Good. London: Pluto Press.

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