How to cite a dissertation in AMA
To cite a dissertation in a reference entry in AMA style 11st edition include the following elements:
- Author(s) of the thesis: Give the last name, and initials of up to six authors (e.g. Watson J). For more authors only the first three are listed, followed by et al.
- Title of the dissertation: Italicize the title and capitalize the first letter of each major word.
- Location: Give the name of the city in which the publishing entity was located at the time of publication.
- Name of the degree awarding institution: Give the name of the institution.
- Year of publication: Give the year of publication.
Here is the basic format for a reference list entry of a dissertation in AMA style 11st edition:
. Title of the dissertation. [Dissertation]. Location: Name of the degree awarding institution; Year of publication.
Take a look at our reference list examples that demonstrate the AMA style guidelines in action:
Examples
A doctoral dissertation with one author
. Trust-based Service Management of Internet of Things Systems and Its Applications. [Doctoral dissertation]. Blacksburg, VA: Virginia Tech; 2018.
A doctoral dissertation with one author
. Three Flute Chamber Works by Alberto Ginastera: Intertwining Elements of Art and Folk Music [Doctoral dissertation]. Lincoln, NE: University of Nebraska-Lincoln; 2017.
This citation style guide is based on the AMA Manual of Style (11th edition).