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AMA Citation Guide
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Article from Online Journal

Reference List Format:

Number. Author AA, Author BB. Title of article in sentence case. Abbreviated Journal Title. Year; Volume(Issue):Pages. Accessed Month Day, Year (omit this if doi is used). URL or doi

Reference List Example (with doi):

1. Markowitz JT, & Laffel LM. Transitions in care: support group for young adults with type1 diabetes. Diabet Med. 2012; 29(4):522-525. doi:10.1111/j.1464-5491.2011.03537.x.

Reference List Example (without doi):

2. Marreiros HF, Loff C, Calado E. Osteoporosis in pediatric patients with spina bifida. J Spinal Cord Med. 2012; 35(1):9-21. Accessed March 28, 2012. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22330186

NLM Catalog: Journals
Use this site to find the abbreviated journal titles. Simply search the name of the journal and find the abbreviation under the "NLM Title Abbreviation" heading.

Article from a Print Journal

Reference List Format:

Number. Author AA. Title of article in sentence case. Abbreviated Journal Title. Year; Volume(Issue):Pages.

Reference List Example:

3. Serlachius A, Northam E, Frydenberg E, Cameron F. Adapting a generic coping skills programme for adolescents with type 1 diabetes: a qualitative study. J Health Psychol, 2012;17(3):313-323.