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AMA

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No intext citations. Consult with Katy Zane for further explanation if needed (kathryn.zane@westliberty.edu).

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In text citation: (Author last name, year, page)
Example: “I’ve got this” (Zane, 2019, 84).

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Author(s). “Title of Article.” Title of Journal, Volume, Issue, Year, pages.

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In text citation: (Author last name page number)
Example: “I’ve got this” (Zane 84)

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