What does an in-text citation look like in AMS (met)?

AMS (met) is an author–date style: in-text citations name the author and year, and the reference list is alphabetized by author. Citing our sample journal article in the text looks like: (Rivera and Chen 2021)

What does a AMS (met) reference list entry look like?

A journal article formatted in AMS (met) looks like this: Rivera, M., and D. Chen, 2021: The mapping of meaning: A study of citation practice. Journal of Scholarly Communication, 12, 145–162, https://doi.org/10.1000/jsc.2021.145.

How can I generate a AMS (met) citation?

Use the free generator on this page: paste a DOI, URL (e.g. a news article), or BibTeX, or search for a book by title or author. Select AMS (met) as the citation style and click Generate to get a formatted reference you can copy into your paper or bibliography.

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AMS (met) citation examples

The same three sources formatted in AMS (met) — an author–date style: in-text citations name the author and year, and the reference list is alphabetized by author:

Journal article: Rivera, M., and D. Chen, 2021: The mapping of meaning: A study of citation practice. Journal of Scholarly Communication, 12, 145–162, https://doi.org/10.1000/jsc.2021.145.
Book: Okafor, A., 2019: The craft of research writing. 2nd ed. University Press.
Website: Larsen, S., 2023: How peer review works. Open Science Digest. Accessed January 10, 2024, https://www.example.org/peer-review.
In-text citation (for the journal article): (Rivera and Chen 2021)

About AMS (met)

AMS style for atmospheric and oceanic sciences.

When to use AMS (met): AMS journals and weather/climate publications. Common in: United States.

Subject areas: geography.

How to use this AMS (met) generator

Paste a DOI, a URL to a news article or webpage, or raw BibTeX into the box above. You can also search for a book by title or author and cite it by ISBN. Choose "AMS (met)" in the style dropdown (it's pre-selected on this page), then click "Generate citation." Copy the result into your reference list or bibliography. You can edit the generated entry (e.g. fix a title or add a date) before copying.

Frequently asked questions about AMS (met)

What is American Meteorological Society (AMS)?: AMS style for atmospheric and oceanic sciences.
When should I use AMS (met)?: AMS journals and weather/climate publications.
What does an in-text citation look like in AMS (met)?: AMS (met) is an author–date style: in-text citations name the author and year, and the reference list is alphabetized by author. Citing our sample journal article in the text looks like: (Rivera and Chen 2021)
What does a AMS (met) reference list entry look like?: A journal article formatted in AMS (met) looks like this: Rivera, M., and D. Chen, 2021: The mapping of meaning: A study of citation practice. Journal of Scholarly Communication, 12, 145–162, https://doi.org/10.1000/jsc.2021.145.
How can I generate a AMS (met) citation?: Use the free generator on this page: paste a DOI, URL (e.g. a news article), or BibTeX, or search for a book by title or author. Select AMS (met) as the citation style and click Generate to get a formatted reference you can copy into your paper or bibliography.

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