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How to Cite a Report in AMA (11th edition)

Learn how to cite a report or white paper 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 report in your reference list:

AMA Example for a Report

A complete AMA reference for a report, formatted by the official AMA CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:

1. Doyle F, Ahmed K. The State of Academic Integrity. Centre for Learning Research; 2024. https://www.example.org/reports/integrity

Matching in-text citation: 1

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your report.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the AMA (11th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match AMA requirements.

Evidence and review notes

Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model. Editorial guidance and sources in this section were reviewed on 2026-08-14.

CSL style record: ama.csl

Metadata to collect

  • author or issuing organization
  • report title
  • report number or series
  • publisher
  • year
  • DOI or URL

Common metadata traps

  • Do not repeat the publisher when it is the same as the author.
  • Include the report number so readers can tell it from similar titles in the same series.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a report in AMA?
To cite a report in AMA (11th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
What is the AMA format for a report citation?
The AMA format for a report is: 1. Doyle F, Ahmed K. The State of Academic Integrity. Centre for Learning Research; 2024. https://www.example.org/reports/integrity
What does the in-text citation look like for a report in AMA?
In AMA, the in-text citation for the example above is 1

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