What are the latest changes in referencing internet language?
ANSWER:
As of the 11th edition, AMA recommends lowercase internet and website, as well as removing the hyphen from email. Other e- compounds retain their hyphen, e.g. e-cigarette and e-book. Capitalize the word that follows e- in title case, e.g. "State Restrictions on e-Cigarette Use."
When citing data from a website, include the following elements, if available, in the order shown:
Tip: Include as much relevant information as possible
Type of Entry |
Reference List |
Website - with AuthorAuthor(s).Title of the specific item. Name of website. [Date published] (if available). Updated [date] (if available). Accessed [date]. URL |
Charlton G. Internal linking for SEO: examples and best practices. SearchEngineWatch. Accessed February 10, 2016. https://www.searchenginewatch.com/2015/09/29/internal-linking-for-seo-examples-and-best-practices/ Rainie L. The rise of the e-patient. Pew Research Center Internet and the American Life Project website. October 7, 2009. Accessed January 11, 2012. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2009/10/07/the-rise-of-the-e-patient-2/ |
Website - with NO AuthorTitle of the specific item. Name of website. [Date published] (if applicable). Updated [date] (if applicable). Accessed [date]. URL |
Air Quality. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Updated June 28, 2021. Accessed July 28, 2021. https://www.cdc.gov/air-quality/about/index.html |
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