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The content and design of this page was copied and adapted from the guide "AMA Style: the Basics for Pharmacy Writing" written and developed by Caitlin Carter, University of Waterloo Library.
Elements to include and formatting
Author(s). Title of specific item cited. Name of Web Site. Publication date. Updated date. Accessed date. (if these dates are available). URL (no period after the URL)
Facebook Example
Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Facebook page. #RotatorCuff tears are among the most common shoulder injuries, particularly in individuals who engage in activities that require repetitive arm motions. Discover the possible treatment options for a torn rotator cuff: https://mayocl.in/2H6AR3P. Accessed March 4, 2019. https://www.facebook.com/mayoclinicsportsmedicine
LinkedIn Example
Sarani K. It was great to be back at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy today, to chat with the first year PHARM 120 class about entrepreneurship & biotech[...] LinkedIn. April 2022. Accessed September 6, 2022. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/imkeean_pharmacy-activity-6914985634231123968-3o-w?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
Twitter Example
@AMAManual. Double negatives can be used to express a positive, but this yields a weaker affirmative than the simpler positive and may be confusing. “Our results are not inconsistent with the prior hypothesis.” “That won’t do you no good.” And the classic: “I can’t get no satisfaction.” March 7, 2019. Accessed March 10, 2019. https://twitter.com/AMAManual/status/1103678998327017483
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