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== AMA style notation of references in the text ==
Because the IntactiWiki uses the AMA style for references, it should be used for references inside the text, too.
=== How to use '''et al.''' ===
'''et al.''' is an abbreviation of the Latin term "et alii" (and others) or "et alia" (and another). Because "al." is an word abbreviation of "alii/alia", it should always be followed by a point. "et" must not be followed by a point, because it is the simple Latin word for "and".
In texts or paraphrases, you should use "et al." when there are more than two authors for a reference. Opposite to Harvard notation style, "et al." must not be italicized. Opposite to the REFerence formatting, "et al." should not be preceded by a colon in normal text and paraphrases. And please don't emphasize "et al." in bold letters in normal text and paraphrases.
'''''Examples:'''''
* Mayor (2001) stated that circumcision has no medical advantages for newborns.
* Miller & Mayor (2002) reported that circumcision harms newborns.
* Miller et al. (2003) reported that there is no such thing as a "good circumcision" for newborns.
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