The AMA style guide is published by the American Medical Association and is a widely used resource for writing in the medical sciences. The guide provides clear and concise rules for formatting papers and references and guidance on grammar, usage, and style. While the AMA style guide is aimed at writers in the medical field, its simple and straightforward rules can be applied to any form of writing.
Here are some general tips for using the AMA style guide:
-Always consult the latest edition of the AMA style guide for up-to-date rules and formatting guidelines.
-Be consistent in your use of AMA style throughout your paper.
-Pay attention to detail when formatting your paper and references.
-Use proper grammar, usage, and style in your writing.
Following these tips will help you effectively use the AMA style guide and produce well-written, polished papers.
The following components should be included in all references to print journals::
1. Author(s). Article title. Journal Title. Volume number (Issue number), pages-pages. Date of publication.
2. Author(s). “Article title.” Journal Title, volume number (issue number): pages-pages, date of publication.
Examples:
1. A. Smith and B. Jones. “The effects of smoking on health.” New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 321, no. 9, pp. 6-7, September 8, 1989.
2. D. Brown and E. Smith. “The benefits of exercise.” American Journal of Health, vol. 45, no. 3, pp. 4-5, March 15, 1996.
3. K. Doe and J. Roe. “The importance of a balanced diet.” Journal of Nutrition, vol.654, no. 2, pp. 1-2, April 12, 2000.
4. L. Wang and M. Nguyen. “The dangers of smoking.” Tobacco Control, vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 3-4, January 2013.
The names of periodicals are abbreviated and italicized (Medical Education is abbreviated as Med Educ in the example above, which can be found in Index Medicus). Do not eliminate digits from inclusive page numbers. The year of publication is followed by a semicolon; the volume and issue numbers (in parentheses) are separated by a colon; the start page number, a hyphen, and the conclusion page number, all without spaces, are provided.
The following components should be included in references to print books:
The initials and names of the author(s)
Title and subtitle (in italics)
Edition number, if not the first edition
City of publication
Publisher name (abbreviate common words such as Company, Press, Inc., and Publishers)
Year of publication
The specific page numbers referenced if any
1. Author(s). Title of book. Edition number,City of publication: Publisher name, year of publication.
2. Editor(s),compiler(s), or translator(s). Title of book. Edition number, City of publication: Publisher name, year of publication.
Examples:
1. J. Smith and B. Jones. The effects of smoking on health. 2nd ed., Boston: ABC Press, 1998.
2. D. Brown and E. Smith, eds. The benefits of exercise. New York: XYZ Publishers, 1996.
3. K. Doe and J. Roe, comps. The importance of a balanced diet. San Francisco: LMNOP Inc., 2000.
4. L. Wang and M. Nguyen, trs. The dangers of smoking. Toronto: GHIJK Publishers, 2013.
When an author is cited along with one or more editors, compilers, or translators, the word “and” is used before the final name in the list. The word “ed.” (for editorship), “comp.” (for compilation), and “trans.” (for translation) are abbreviated and always follow the last name listed. Include the edition number after the title (in parentheses, without spaces). If a book is a second or later edition, the number should be included; if it is the first edition, the number “1” should be omitted.
The following components should be included in references to chapters in print books:
The initials and name of the author(s) of the chapter
Chapter title (in quotation marks)
Editor(s), compiler(s), or translator(s) of the book (if applicable)
Title of book (in italics)
City of publication
Publisher name
Year of publication
Inclusive page numbers of the chapter
1. Author(s). “Chapter title.” In Title of book, edited by Editor(s),compiler(s), or translator(s), City of publication: Publisher name, year of publication, pages-pages.
2. Author(s). “Chapter title.” In Title of book, edited by Editor(s),compiler(s), or translator(s). City of publication: Publisher name, year of publication, pages-pages.
Examples:
1. A. Smith and B. Jones. “The effects of smoking on health.” In The Dangers of Smoking, edited by L. Wang and M. Nguyen, Toronto: GHIJK Publishers, 2013, pp. 3-4.
2. D. Brown and E. Smith. “The benefits of exercise.” In The Importance of a Balanced Diet, edited by K. Doe and J. Roe, San Francisco: LMNOP Inc., 2000, pp. 1-2.
3. K. Doe and J. Roe. “The dangers of smoking.” In Tobacco Control, vol. 22, no. 1, Boston: ABC Press, 1998, pp. 3-4.
When an editor, compiler, or translator is cited along with one or more authors of a chapter, the word “and” is used before the final name in the list. The word “In” (for edited volume), “Comp.” (for compilation), and “Trans.” (for translation) are abbreviated and always follow the last name listed. If a chapter is in a second or later edition of a book, the number should be included; if it is the first edition, the number “1” should be omitted.
The following components should be included in references to journal articles:
The initials and names of the author(s)
Article title (in quotation marks)
Title of journal (in italics)
Volume number
Issue number (if available)
Year of publication
Inclusive page numbers for the article
1. Author(s). “Article title.” Title of journal, volume number, issue number (if available), year of publication, pages-pages.
2. Author(s). “Article title.” Title of journal, volume number, issue number (if available), City of publication: Publisher name, year of publication, pages-pages.
Examples:
1. A. Smith and B. Jones. “The effects of smoking on health.” Tobacco Control, vol. 22, no. 1, Boston: ABC Press, 1998, pp. 3-4.
2. D. Brown and E. Smith. “The benefits of exercise.” The Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness, vol. 1, no. 2, New York: XYZ Publishers, 1996, pp. 1-2.
3. K. Doe and J. Roe. “The dangers of smoking.” The American Journal of Medicine, vol. 100, no. 3, Philadelphia: PQRS Publishers, 1999, pp. 3-4.
The following components should be included in references to web pages:
The author or editor of the web page (if available)
Title of web page (in quotation marks)
Name of website (in italics)
URL
Date accessed
1. Author or editor. “Title of web page.” Name of website, URL. Date accessed.
2. Author or editor. “Title of web page.” Name of website. URL. Date accessed.
Examples:
1. A. Smith and B. Jones. “The effects of smoking on health.” The Dangers of Smoking, http://www.tobacco-control.com/dangers-of-smoking/. Accessed March 3, 2014.
2. D. Brown and E. Smith. “The benefits of exercise.” The Importance of a Balanced Diet, http://www.exercise-science-fitness.com/importance-of-a-balanced-diet/. Accessed February 28, 2014.
3. K. Doe and J. Roe. “The dangers of smoking.” Tobacco Control, http://www.tobacco-control.com/dangers-of-smoking/. Accessed March 3, 2014.
If no author or editor is given, begin the citation with the title of the web page. If a date is not available, use “n.d.” (for “no date”). The URL should be the home page for the website unless a specific page within the site is being cited. The URL should be followed by a period and the date the web page was accessed. The date should be written in day-month-year format (e.g., 3 March 2014). If no date is available, use “n.d.” (for “no date”).
When citing a web page in AMA style, it is important to include all relevant information so that the reader can easily find the source. This includes the author or editor of the web page (if available), the title of the web page, the name of the website, and the URL. The date accessed should also be included so that the reader knows how up-to-date the information is.
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