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Citing and Writing Guide

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Citation Styles and Tools

There are at least as many citation styles as there are journals; EndNote software includes over 6,000 styles!

When submitting a manuscript, you are responsible for finding out what citation style is required. This can be found by searching the journal's website (often called "Instructions for Authors") or by consulting your instructor/syllabus.

The following styles are the most commonly used in the health sciences:

 

Other Useful Links for Authors: