Research Guides: ALH 4070: Applied Healthcare Research : Citing Sources in AMA Format

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AMA Manual of Style by The JAMA Network Editors
Call Number: R119 .A533 2020

ISBN: 9780190246556

Publication Date: 2020

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Citing Generative AI in AMA Format

General Guidance:

Do not include AI tools as entries in your Reference List. Instead include a statement after the Reference List that you used Generative AI in your work (detail how you used AI, and outline the prompts, if your instructor requires their inclusion)
Include In-Text References
- Format: Name of AI Tool, type of communication, Month/Day/Year
- Example in Parentheses after Text: (ChatGPT, response to question from author, May 23, 2025)
- Example within Text: ChatGPT (May 23, 2025) gave the following response to my prompt……

Important Note: Always follow your instructor's guidelines. They might have their own rules for AI use and citation.

How to Cite AI (AMA Format)

AMA Manual of Style
Addresses software citation and includes guidance for referencing AI tools. See sections: 5.1.12, 5.2.1.1 and 14.5.2 for more information.
AMA Referencing (Vancouver)
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What is Plagiarism?

Tips For Avoiding Plagiarism

Plagiarism is a form of academic dishonesty and is taken very seriously. To avoid plagiarism, get in the habit of documenting where you got the information. Proper documentation of sources used is like creating a roadmap for your audience. It gives them a way to follow the sources you have used in your research assignment or project. It's also the 'glue' that connects the quotes you have used to the actual source.

Remember:

Be organized, note where you got information, and keep track of your research materials
If in doubt, cite it!

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