This page has resources to help you
- use AMA and APA Citation Styles,
- Verify a medical or health website with the HONcode - the mark of credibility, or
- contact a librarian when you need help or have questions.
Citation Styles
The medical field uses AMA and APA styles for writing research papers and citing sources. Here are resources for AMA style both online and in the library. APA resources included the APA page of the Cite Your Sources guide and NoodleTools.
AMA Style – Online Resources
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AMA Citation Style GuideThis guide is from Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, George Washington University. CAUTION: You will not have access to their library resources.
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AMA Manual of StylePublisher's website for the AMA Manual of Style. Access to resources is limited to subscribers.
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AMA Style (from Purdue OWL)Information on references page formatting for the American Medical Association (AMA) style sheet. AMA style is used for the purpose of writing medical research.
Purdue OWL
AMA Style – In the Library
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AMA Manual of Style by Call Number: R119 .A533 2009ISBN: 9780195392036Publication Date: 2009In Library Use only
APA Resources
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Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association by Call Number: BF76.7 .P83 2020ISBN: 9781433832154Publication Date: 2019-10-01Located in the main library's first floor Reference section, as well as Cookeville, Highland Crest and Livingston libraries.
HONcode - the mark of credibility
Health on the Net Foundation certifies websites that provide health and medical information. Websites affix the HONcode to a webpage to let you know it is an approved online resource. Use credible websites — look for the HONcode on health and medical websites.
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HONcode CertificationHONcode certification is an ethical standard aimed at offering quality health information. Learn about this certification program of Health on the Net Foundation, a NGO.
Need help? Questions?
Contact the library when you need research assistance or help using library resources.