Clear writing with complete and correct citations is crucial, and something you will need throughout your life.

In addition to these pages, see also:

• Writing guide

• Retraction Watch -- This site keeps track of papers that have been retracted, and why
   

• ORCID (https://orcid.johnshopkins.edu) -- Easily create this identifying number for yourself, so that readers can find you and your publications. (Note: the spelling is ORCID, not "orchid.")

-------------------------------------------

The most common citation styles in Public Health are are APA and AMA
(both on the Citing Sources guide; note that AMA style is on the "More Styles" page of the guide).

How these differ for in-text citations:
--- APA uses author/date, and bibliography is in alphabetical order by author
--- AMA uses superscript numbers, and bibliography is in order of use
[Hint: it's easy to lose track of which numbers go with which references, so be extra careful.]

For Writing Help

• Make an appointment with ESL Consulting or the Writing Center
• (Note that neither of these places will proofread your work)
• Also see the library's guide to Writing