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AMA Style

A quick overview of how to use the American Medical Association (AMA) Style and examples of note and in-text citations and references for a variety of different sources.

Examples of Reference Number and References for Web & Social Media

Formatting of multiple authors follows the same format as books.

In-text Citation

In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study3

Narrative: Fink3 reported…

Reference

  1. Fink D. Illinois paves the way for HS football policy. The Concussion Blog. Published June 11, 2018. Accessed September 25, 2020. https://theconcussionblog.com/2018/06/11/illinois-paves-the-way-for-hs-football-policy/

In-text Citation

Narrative: "Nutrition at home during Covid-19"12 reported…

Reference

  1. Nutrition at home during Covid-19. Velocity Sports Performance. Published May 14, 2020. Accessed September 25, 2020. https://velocityspusa.com/nutrition-at-home-during-covid-19/

In-text Citation

In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study15

 

Narrative: Smirniotopoulos15 reported…

Reference

  1. Smirniotopoulos JG. Apert’s Syndrome. Accessed September 10, 2020. https://medpix.nlm.nih.gov/topic?id=787e3b07-21af-44bf-821b-d357e5281b88

E-mail and other personal communications are not listed in the Reference List and should be cited parenthetically (although full narrative is also acceptable). (See AMA Style Manual section 3.13.10)

In-text Citation

Similar findings have been noted by W.E.B. Du Bois, PhD (email, April 18, 2019)...
According to the lab experiments (W.E.B. Du Bois, PhD, email, April 18, 2019)...
According to an email from W.E.B. Du Bois, PhD, in April 2019...

In-text Citation

In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study18

Narrative: Mayo Clinic1 reported…

Reference

  1. 1. Mayo Clinic. World Stroke Day is Oct., 29. Almost 800,000 people in the U.S. suffer from stroke annually. Stroke remains a leading cause of death worldwide and is the primary cause of disability in the U.S. https://mayocl.in/3q4UYWT. Facebook. Published October 29, 2021. Accessed October 30, 2021. https://www.facebook.com/MayoClinic/posts/10158102873107517

In-text Citation

In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study4

Narrative: Golding4 demonstrated…

Reference

  1. Golding LA. Determining Body Composition. Healthy Learning; 2009. Accessed September 3, 2020. https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/determining-body-composition

In-text Citation

In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study6

Narrative: Lopez and Jones6 reported…

Reference

  1. Lopez W, Jones J. Joyful Movement for People Who Don’t like Exercise w/ Dianne Bondy. Accessed September 10, 2020. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/food-heaven-podcast/id1041814489

In-text Citation

In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study14

Narrative: "Middle Ground"14 reported…

Reference

  1. Middle Ground. The Good Doctor. Published online October 1, 2018.

In-text Citation

In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study2

Narrative: The EQUATOR Network2 posted…

Reference

  1. EQUATOR Network. Our UK Centre is hosting an online @EmbassySci VIRT2UE training course to help you integrate Research Integrity principles into your professional life! @EQUATORNetwork. Published October 27, 2021. Accessed October 29, 2021. https://twitter.com/EQUATORNetwork/status/1453325780482764801

In-text Citation

In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study18

Narrative: Waehner18 reported…

Reference

  1. 18. Waehner P. Start Smart with Weight Loss and Fitness Goals. Verywell Fit. Published October 13, 2020. Accessed November 1, 2020. https://www.verywellfit.com/how-to-set-exercise-and-weight-loss-goals-for-beginners-1229580

In-text Citation

In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study8

Narrative: Petrie8 reported…

Reference

  1. Petrie S. 6 unusual extreme sports from around the world. Travel Channel. Accessed September 9, 2020. https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/sports/articles/6-unusual-extreme-sports-from-around-the-world

In-text Citation

In-text (without the author’s name): The longitudinal study11

Narrative: "Explore parks"11 reported…

Reference

  1. Explore parks. National Park Foundation. Accessed September 9, 2020. https://www.nationalparks.org/explore-parks

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