In-Text Citations:
* Sequential Numbering: Sources are cited consecutively throughout the text using Arabic numerals enclosed in square brackets, e.g., [1], [2, 3], [4–6]. The numbers correspond to the order of the entries in the reference list.
* Multiple Citations: List multiple citations in numerical order, separated by commas. Use an en dash (–) to indicate a range of consecutive numbers.
* Parenthetical Citations: Citations typically appear at the end of a sentence or clause, but may be embedded within the text if needed for clarity.
Reference List:
The reference list (or bibliography) appears at the end of the document and is titled "References." Each entry follows a specific format depending on the source type. Key aspects include:
* Order: Entries are listed numerically in the order they appear in the text.
* Author(s): List authors' last names first, followed by initials. Use an ampersand (&) before the last author's name. For more than six authors, list the first six followed by "et al."
* Year: Year of publication in parentheses.
* Title: Titles of articles and papers are presented in sentence-case (only the first word and proper nouns are capitalized), while titles of books and journals are in title case (all significant words capitalized). Titles of journals should be italicized.
* Journal Name: Italicized.
* Volume & Issue: Volume number is italicized; issue number (if available) is in parentheses.
* Pages: Use pp. before page numbers.
* DOI or URL: Digital Object Identifier (DOI) is preferred, followed by a URL if a DOI is not available.
Examples of Reference List Entries:
* Journal Article:
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[1] Trenberth, K. E., 2011: Changes in precipitation with climate change. Clim. Res., 47, 123–138, https://doi.org/10.3354/cr01001.
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* Book:
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[2] Wallace, J. M., and P. V. Hobbs, 2006: Atmospheric Science: An Introductory Survey. 2nd ed. Academic Press, 480 pp.
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* Book Chapter:
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[3] Held, I. M., 2000: The general circulation of the atmosphere. In General Circulation Model Development, P. H. Stone, Ed., Academic Press, 1–50.
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* Website: (Use caution; websites may be unreliable. Ideally cite a specific document within a website)
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[4] National Centers for Environmental Prediction, 2023: Climate Prediction Center. [Available online at https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/ (Accessed 15 October 2023).]
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Important Notes:
* Consistency: Maintain consistency throughout the document in terms of punctuation, capitalization, and formatting.
* Specifics: The AMS style guide may have minor variations depending on the journal or publication. Always refer to the specific style guide provided by the target publication. The AMS website and specific journal instructions are the ultimate authority.
* AMS AuthorAid: The AMS provides helpful author resources, including a style guide and other assistance with preparing manuscripts.
This provides a general overview. Always consult the official AMS style guide for the most accurate and up-to-date information. Using a citation management tool that supports AMS style can significantly reduce the effort and improve accuracy.