The AMA citation style was created by the American Medical Association. The recommended resource for this style is
AuthorLastname FirstInitialMiddleInitial. Title written in sentence case. Journal Name in Abbreviated Format. Year;vol(issue no.):inclusive pages. doi:######. Date accessed only if DOI is unavailable. URL only if DOI is unavailable.
Example of Online Journal citation |
Hall EA, Docherty CL, Simon J. Strength-training protocols: a randomized controlled trial. J Athl Train. 2015;50(1):36-44. doi:10.4085/1062-6050-49.3.71. |
Explanation of parts in the example |
Authors = Hall EA, Docherty CL, Simon J. Title of article = Strength-training protocols: a randomized controlled trial. Journal name abbreviated = J Athl Train Year of publication = 2015 Volume (issue) = 50(1) Pages = 36-44 DOI = doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-49.3.71 |