Is it redundant to use "e.g." and "among others" in the same sentence? So the abbreviation "e.g." by way of intro, then you give all the examples, and then at the end throw in an "among others" to cap it all off? Thanks.
I'd say yes, because the list that precedes the phrase 'among others' is the among others. Maybe a better way to write it would be: 'These include:' or 'These include, but are not limited to:'
E.g. stands for 'exempli gratia,' or, for example. Ending the list with 'among others' isn't specifically redundant, but it is kind of unnecessary given that e.g. implies the list isn't going to be a complete one.
Unrelated, but I wouldn't ever use e.g. in narration unless you're using an extreme omniscient POV. Dialogue is fine, but that's a too sterile or technical term for my comfort. Sounds like a professor addressing the reader directly.
