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NLM Citation Style

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NLM Citation Style

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Different disciplines (research subject areas) use different citation styles. It is important to use the citation style for the discipline you are writing for, so that you're consistent with the norms of that discipline, making it easier for people in that discipline to follow your research trail.

 

For this class, you will need to cite your sources using the National Library of Medicine (NLM) style. This is most likely different from the citation styles you have used in the past, so make sure you review the style guide carefully.

 

For a more complete guide to NLM style, consult Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and Publishers Links to an external site.

 

Highlights of NLM Style

Here are a couple highlights of NLM style that may be different from what you're used to:

Print vs. Online

NLM style makes a distinction between materials you read in print and materials you read online. Make sure you're citing correctly for the format you used.

Use numbers to mark your citations in your text

After cited passages and idea, add a number that points to the appropriate source in your reference list. Your reference list is arranged in order of appearance. See below:

“A questionnaire is a tool that can be used to gather information about a topic of interest [1]. Survey delivery is a very critical part of the information gathering process. In order to ensure that a large enough sample is collected a method of survey delivery, such as the Dillman Method [2], could be used.”

References
1. Taylor-Powell E. Questionnaire design: Asking questions with a purpose. College Station TX: Division of Cooperative Extension of the University of Wisconsin-Extension; 1998.
2. Dillman DA, Smyth JD, Christian LM. Internet, mail, and mixed-mode surveys: The tailored design method. 3rd Ed. Hoboken NJ: John Wiley & Sons Inc.; 2009. 457 p.