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

Learn how to cite webpages, online articles, and web content 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 website in your reference list:

Author AA. Title of Page. Website Name. Published Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. https://www.example.com/page

AMA In-Text Citation

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

Parenthetical

1

Narrative

Smith1 reported...

Key AMA Formatting Rules

  • Do not put the title in quotation marks or italicize it.
  • Include both the published date and the accessed date.
  • Place the full URL at the end with no trailing period.
  • Abbreviate author first names to initials.
  • References are numbered in order of first citation.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your website.
  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.

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