How to Cite a Blog Post in AMA (11th edition)
Learn how to cite blog posts and online opinion pieces in AMA format (11th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
AMA Reference List Format
Here is the standard AMA format for citing a blog post in your reference list:
Author AA. Title of post. Blog Name. Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. https://url
AMA Example for a Blog Post
A complete AMA reference for a blog post, formatted by the official AMA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
1. Bell J. Why I stopped using footnotes. Writing in Public. June 21, 2024. Accessed January 10, 2026. https://www.example.org/blog/footnotes
Matching in-text citation: 1
AMA In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
1
Narrative
Author1 argues...
Key AMA Formatting Rules
- Do not italicize the post title; italicize the blog name.
- Give the publication date, then an 'Accessed' date and the URL.
- Name the author; use the organization as author if no person is credited.
- References are numbered in order of appearance in the text.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your blog post.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th edition) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AMA requirements.
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