How to Cite a Journal Article in Vancouver Style
Master Vancouver journal citations for medical and scientific papers. ICMJE compliant format.
Quick Citation
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Vancouver Journal Article Format
Template
Author AA. Article title. Journal Abbrev. Year;Volume(Issue):Pages. doi:
Example
Reference List Entry
Smith JD, Johnson MR. Treatment outcomes in clinical trials. N Engl J Med. 2023;389(12):1102-1115. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2301234.
In-Text Citation
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Source Details
- Author
- Smith JD, Johnson MR
- Title
- Treatment outcomes in clinical trials
- Site
- N Engl J Med
- Year
- 2023
- Pages
- 1102-1115
- URL
- doi:10.1056/NEJMoa2301234
Formatting Tips
- Use standard journal abbreviations
- No spaces in author initials
- Include DOI when available
- Use numbered references in order of appearance
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not abbreviating journal names
- Spaces between author initials
- Omitting the DOI
- Italicizing journal names (not required)
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Gather source information
Collect all required information for your journal article: author names, title, publication date, URL or DOI, and other relevant details.
- 2
Format author names
In Vancouver, author names are formatted with last name first, followed by initials or full first name depending on the style requirements.
- 3
Structure the citation
Arrange the elements in the correct Vancouver order: typically author, date, title, source, and access information.
- 4
Apply formatting rules
Apply italics, quotation marks, and punctuation according to Vancouver Standard guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find journal abbreviations for Vancouver?
Use NLM catalog or PubMed for standard medical journal abbreviations.
How do I cite an online-ahead-of-print article?
Add "Epub Year Mon Day" after the year, before the DOI.
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