What are the latest changes in referencing internet language?
ANSWER:
As of 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."
Web sites:
Tip: Include as much relevant information as possible
Example: (author)
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. http://www.pewinternet.org/Presentations/2009/40-The-rise-of-the-e-patient.aspx
Example: (no author)
Air Pollution and Respiratory Health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Updated January 9, 2012. Accessed March 2, 2012. http://www.cdc.gov/Environmental/
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