AMA Citation (11th Edition) Help

This guide was created as a basic guide for using AMA Manual of Style, 11th edition. Some of the health science fields such as physician assistants and physical therapy use the AMA Manual of Style.

Reference Page Example

Things to keep in mind when making a reference page:

1. Items are arranged in the order in which they are cited in the text. 

2. Use single-space within the citation and double-space between citations.

3. There are no hanging indents as seen in other citation styles.

 

Page Formatting

Formatting is not explicitly stated in the AMA Manual of Style. The guidelines here can be used as rough instructions. Be sure to consult your instructor or the publisher to whom you're submitting the paper for their specific formatting rules.

However you format your paper, make sure you are consistent throughout. Inconsistency will definitely draw the attention of your professor or editor in a negative way.

Formatting suggestions:  

Margins: Use one inch margins on all pages.

Line Spacing:

  • All sections of the paper can be double-spaced.
  • Double-space between paragraphs and sections.

Fonts:

  • A serif (e.g., Times New Roman) 12pt font is used for all sections of the paper.
  • In diagrams and charts, a sans serif font is used (e.g., Arial).

Indents: Use a 1/2 inch indent.

Page Numbering:

  • Each page (not including the title page) should be numbered consecutively.
  • Page numbers are usually placed in the upper, right corner.

Page Headers: Short title headers are placed at the top of the page, aligned with the page number.

Reference List:

  • Number the references in the order that they were cited in the text.
  • Single-space within the citation and double-space between citations.
  • There are no hanging indents as seen in other citation styles.
Subjects: Citing
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