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Abbreviations
Stacy Christiansen
in AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors (10th edition)
Within the body of the table and in column headings, units of measure and numbers normally spelled out may be abbreviated for space considerations (see , Abbreviations, Units of Measure; , Units of ...
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Boxes
Stacy Christiansen
in AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors (10th edition)
UPDATE: We will discontinue using quotation marks to identify parts of an article, but retain the capitalization; eg, This is discussed in the Methods section (not the “Methods” section). This change ...
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Components of Figures
Stacy Christiansen
in AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors (10th edition)
Clear display of data or information is the most important aspect of any figure. For figures that display quantitative information, data values may be represented by dots, lines, curves, area, ...
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Consent for Identifiable Patients
Stacy Christiansen
in AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors (10th edition)
For photographs or videos in which an individual can be identified (either by himself/herself or by others), the author should obtain and submit a signed statement of informed consent from the ...
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Diagrams
Stacy Christiansen
in AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors (10th edition)
Flowcharts demonstrate the sequence of activities, processes, events, operations, or organization of a complex procedure or an interrelated system of components. Flowcharts are useful to depict study ...
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Figures
Stacy Christiansen
in AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors (10th edition)
The term figure refers to any graphical display used to present information or data, including statistical graphs, maps, algorithms, illustrations, computer-generated images, and photographs. Figures ...
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Figures Reproduced or Adapted From Other Sources
Stacy Christiansen
in AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors (10th edition)
It is preferable to use original figures rather than those already published. When use of a previously published illustration, photograph, or other figure is determined necessary, written permission ...
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Guidelines for Preparing and Submitting Figures
Stacy Christiansen
in AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors (10th edition)
The preferred format for submitting figures varies among scientific journals. Authors who submit figures with a scientific manuscript should consult the instructions for authors of the publication ...
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Guidelines for Preparing and Submitting Tables
Stacy Christiansen
in AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors (10th edition)
Authors submitting tables in a scientific article should consult the publication’s instructions for authors for specific requirements and preferences regarding table format. Although details about ...
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Illustrations
Stacy Christiansen
in AMA Manual of Style: A Guide for Authors and Editors (10th edition)
Illustrations may explain physiological mechanisms, describe clinical maneuvers and surgical techniques, and provide orientation to medical imaging. Complex interactions often are easier to convey ...
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