How to Cite a Website in AMA 11
Complete guide with examples for citing webpages, news articles, and organizational sites in AMA 11th edition.
Basic Format: Webpage with an Author
Include author(s), page title, website name, publication date, accessed date, and URL. AMA requires an access date for online content.
Reference List Entry
Author AA. Title of webpage. Website Name. Published Month Day, Year. Accessed Month Day, Year. URL
Example: Online News Article
Citation
Reynolds G. Why walking is the best exercise. CBC News. March 14, 2023. Accessed April 8, 2026. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/walking-exercise-1.1234567
In‑Text Citation (Superscript)
Reynolds1 reported that...
Webpage with Group or Corporate Author
Example
World Health Organization. Mental health and climate change. WHO. January 15, 2024. Accessed April 8, 2026. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-climate-change
Webpage with No Publication Date
If no publication date is available, use the copyright date or "n.d." The access date is still required.
Example
Canadian Heritage. Indigenous languages in Canada. Government of Canada. Accessed April 8, 2026. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/indigenous-languages.html
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an access date always required?
Yes. AMA style requires an access date for all online content because webpages can change over time.
What if there is no author?
Begin the citation with the title of the webpage. In the reference list, alphabetize by the first significant word of the title.