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August 8, 2024The Vancouver citation style, also known as the Uniform Requirements for Manuscripts Submitted to Biomedical Journals, is commonly used in the field of medicine and the biological sciences. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to cite various sources using the Vancouver style, including in-text citations and the reference list.
In-Text Citations
In Vancouver style, in-text citations are indicated by numbers in parentheses or superscripts within the text. These numbers correspond to the full references listed at the end of the document.
Basic Format:
– Paraphrasing: (Number)
– Example: (1)
– Direct Quote: (Number)
– Example: (2)
Examples:
– Single source: (1)
– Multiple sources: (1,3,5)
– Range of sources: (1-3)
Reference List
The reference list at the end of your document provides full details of all sources cited in your text. Entries should be numbered consecutively in the order they were first cited in the text.
Basic Format:
– Books: Author(s). Title of the book. Edition (if not the first). Place of publication: Publisher; Year.
– Example: Smith J. Understanding Psychology. 2nd ed. New York: Psychology Press; 2020.
– Journal Articles: Author(s). Title of the article. Title of the Journal. Year; Volume(Issue): Page range.
– Example: Smith J. Cognitive development in children. J Psychol. 2020;10(2):123-135.
– Websites: Author(s). Title of the webpage. Name of Website. Year [cited Year Month Day]. Available from: URL.
– Example: Smith J. Understanding cognitive development. Psychology Today. 2020 [cited 2020 Jun 10]. Available from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/understanding-cognitive-development.
Common Source Types
Books
– Print Book: Author(s). Title of the book. Edition (if not the first). Place of publication: Publisher; Year.
– Example: Smith J. Understanding Psychology. 2nd ed. New York: Psychology Press; 2020.
– E-Book: Author(s). Title of the book. Edition (if not the first). Place of publication: Publisher; Year [cited Year Month Day]. Available from: URL.
– Example: Smith J. Understanding Psychology. 2nd ed. New York: Psychology Press; 2020 [cited 2020 Jun 10]. Available from: https://www.publisher.com/ebook.
Journal Articles
– Print Journal Article: Author(s). Title of the article. Title of the Journal. Year; Volume(Issue): Page range.
– Example: Smith J. Cognitive development in children. J Psychol. 2020;10(2):123-135.
– Online Journal Article: Author(s). Title of the article. Title of the Journal. Year; Volume(Issue): Page range. Available from: DOI/URL.
– Example: Smith J. Cognitive development in children. J Psychol. 2020;10(2):123-135. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1000/xyz123.
Websites
– Webpage with Author: Author(s). Title of the webpage. Name of Website. Year [cited Year Month Day]. Available from: URL.
– Example: Smith J. Understanding cognitive development. Psychology Today. 2020 [cited 2020 Jun 10]. Available from: https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/understanding-cognitive-development.
– Webpage with Group Author: Group Name. Title of the webpage. Name of Website. Year [cited Year Month Day]. Available from: URL.
– Example: American Psychological Association. Understanding cognitive development. APA. 2020 [cited 2020 Jun 10]. Available from: https://www.apa.org/articles/understanding-cognitive-development.
Formatting Guidelines
– General: Use a readable font (e.g., Times New Roman 12 pt) and maintain double spacing throughout the text.
– Title Page: Include the title of your paper, your name, and your institutional affiliation.
– Headers: Include a header with the page number in the top right corner.
– Headings: Use clear and concise headings to organize different sections of your paper.
– Reference List: Start the reference list on a new page at the end of your document. Number entries consecutively in the order they appear in the text.
By following this Vancouver citation guide, you can ensure your academic writing is properly cited and adheres to the standards of the Vancouver style. This will help maintain the credibility and integrity of your work.