NLM Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Complete guide to citing sources in NLM style specifically for journal articles. Learn formatting rules, examples, and best practices.
About NLM Style
NLM style is used by the National Library of Medicine and adopted by many biomedical journals. It is closely related to Vancouver style and uses numbered citations.
Common Uses:
- Biomedical journals
- Medical research
- Health sciences
- PubMed-indexed journals
NLM Citation Examples
Book Citation:
Author AA. Title of Book. Place: Publisher; Year.Journal Article Citation:
Author AA. Title of article. Abbreviated Journal Name. Year;Volume(Issue):Pages.Website Citation:
Author AA. Title of page [Internet]. Website Name; Year [cited Date]. Available from: URLIn-Text Citation:
[1] or superscript¹Best Practices for Journal Articles
- Always verify your citations match the NLM style requirements
- Use consistent formatting throughout your journal articles
- Include all required elements for each source type
- Double-check in-text citations match your reference list
- Use citation management tools to ensure accuracy
Other Citation Styles for Journal Articles
APA Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Learn how to cite sources in APA style for journal articles.
MLA Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Learn how to cite sources in MLA style for journal articles.
Chicago Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Learn how to cite sources in Chicago style for journal articles.
IEEE Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Learn how to cite sources in IEEE style for journal articles.
Harvard Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Learn how to cite sources in Harvard style for journal articles.
Vancouver Citation Guide for Journal Articles
Learn how to cite sources in Vancouver style for journal articles.
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