Examples of Numeric Citation and References for Articles
Use the LTWA (List of Title Word Abbreviations) website to find the correct abbreviations.
The AMA Manual of Style section 13.10 Names of Journals provides a list of abbreviations for common journals and words.
An alternative list for abbreviations is available from Web of Science.
In-text Citation
In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study14…
Narrative: Schillinger et al14 reported…
Reference
- Schillinger D, Chittamuru D, Ramírez AS. From “Infodemics” to health promotion: a novel framework for the role of social media in public health. Am J Public Health. 2020;110(9):1393-1396.
Don't add a period after the DOI number
In-text Citation
In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study3…
Narrative: Classen et al3 reported…
Reference
- Classen S, Levy C, Meyer DL, Bewernitz M, Lanford DN, Mann WC. Simulated driving performance of combat veterans with mild traumatic brain injury and posttraumatic stress disorder: a pilot study. Am J Occup Ther. 2011;65(4):419-427. doi:10.5014/ajot.2011.000893
In-text Citation
In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study21…
Narrative: Barrios21 reported…
Reference
- Barrios B, Carrier B, Jolley B, Davis D, Sertic J, Navalta J. Establishing a methodology for conducting a rapid review on wearable technology reliability and validity in applied settings. Top in Exerc Sci Kinesiol. 2020;1(2). https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/scholarship_kin/vol1/iss2/8
In-text Citation
In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study4…
Narrative: Colman4 reported…
Reference
- Colman A. An agent of public health: a new decade brings a new role for parks and recreation in public health. Park & Recreat. 2020;55(6):42-45.
In-text Citation
In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study22…
Narrative: Sweeny22 reported…
Reference
- Sweeney C. ℞ for an epidemic. Harvard Public Health Magazine. Published online 2019. Accessed September 25, 2020. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/magazine/magazine_article/rx-for-an-epidemic/
In-text Citation
In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study5…
Narrative: McMillan5 reported…
Reference
- McMillan K. Ski helmet use isn’t reducing brain injuries. New York Times. January 1, 2014:B7-B11.
In-text Citation
In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study18…
Narrative: Zaveri18 reported…
Reference
- Zaveri M. More than 100 troops have brain injuries from Iran missile strike, Pentagon says. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/10/world/middleeast/iraq-iran-brain-injuries.html. Published February 10, 2020. Accessed September 25, 2020.
