How to cite a master's thesis in AMA
To cite a master's thesis 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 master's thesis: 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 master's thesis in AMA style 11st edition:
. Title of the master's thesis. [Master's thesis]. 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 master's thesis with one author
. Personality, Passion, Self-esteem and Psychological Well-being among Junior Elite Athletes in Norway. [Master's thesis]. Tromsø, Norway: University of Tromsø; 2011.
A master's thesis with one author
. A Comparison of Water Main Failure Prediction Models in San Luis Obispo, CA. [Master's thesis] .San Luis Obispo, CA: Cal Poly; 2019.
This citation style guide is based on the AMA Manual of Style (11th edition).