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How to cite using AMA in the health sciences: Website

This guide covers the basics of the American Medical Association's (AMA) citation style.

Format, Example and Tips - Website

Elements to include and formatting

Author(s). Title of specific item cited (or, if unavailable, give the name of the organization responsible for the site). Name of Web Site. Publication date. Updated date.  Accessed date. (if these dates are available). URL (no period after the URL)

Example

  1. Heller JL. Jellyfish stings. MedlinePlus. Updated July 2, 2019. Accessed February 4, 2020.  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002845.htm
  2. Recommendations for primary care practice. US Preventive Services Task Force. Accessed March 9, 2019. https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Name/recommendations 

Tips

  • You can only cite what information is available (e.g. author name, updated date, etc.).

Questions?

Questions about the AMA Manual of Style? 

Contact the librarians at the
NJM Health Sciences Library
healthlibrary@umanitoba.ca
200 level, Brodie Centre

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.