How do I cite Wikipedia in AMA?

To cite Wikipedia in AMA (11th edition), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.

What does the in-text citation look like for Wikipedia in AMA?

In AMA, the in-text citation for the example above is 1

How to Cite Wikipedia in AMA (11th edition)

Learn how to cite Wikipedia articles and wiki entries 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 Wikipedia in your reference list:

Title of article. Wikipedia. Updated Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_of_article

AMA Example for Wikipedia

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

1. Citation. In: Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation; 2024. Accessed January 10, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Citation&oldid=1234567890

Matching in-text citation: 1

AMA In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

Narrative

The article1 states...

Key AMA Formatting Rules

Omit the author and give the article title, then Wikipedia as the site name.
Provide an 'Updated' date and an 'Accessed' date.
End with the URL.
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 Wikipedia.
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.

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

Editorial sources

AMA Manual of Style — online edition →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite Wikipedia in AMA?: To cite Wikipedia 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 Wikipedia citation?: The AMA format for Wikipedia is: Title of article. Wikipedia. Updated Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Title_of_article
What does the in-text citation look like for Wikipedia in AMA?: In AMA, the in-text citation for the example above is 1