Choice of reference style
The choice of style to use depends on the course/subject you are studying. You should consult with those responsible for your course/subject to clarify which style to use.
Common styles in medicine and health sciences
There are many styles available, and recommendations vary. Unless a specific style is required, you should select one and use it consistently throughout the assignment you are writing, for example:
Useful resourses
- Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts (ICME)
- Citing Medicine (NLM)
- Instructions to Authors in the Health Sciences (University of Toledo)
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AMA manual of style : a guide for authors and editors (American Medical Association)
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Concise guide to APA style (American Psychological Association)
- PubMed Journals (NLM)
- JCR Journal Impact Factor (ISI)
Help from the library
If you need further help you can contact the Medical Library.