How do I format in-text citations for AMA?
Answer
In-text citations for AMA style are created by putting superscript numbers in text. These are not footnotes!
Jones1 wrote...
Or
Research shows....1
References
1. Jones F.
Sources with 1-2 authors include both authors’ last names: Smith or Smith and Jones.
Sources with 3 or more authors include just the first author’s last name followed by et al.: Smith et al.
The source used first in text, becomes number one in the reference list. You may wish to wait to number your sources until your paper is done as you’ll have to renumber the superscript numbers and your reference list if you change the order in text
To learn how to format these within Google Docs or Microsoft Word, check out "How do I make in-text citations for AMA in Google Docs and Word?"
For more information on in-text citations, refer to the AMA tab of the Citation Help page.
If you need further help, contact a librarian.