AMA Style Quick Guide

Thesis & Dissertation Citations should include the following:

• Author's surnames and initials
• Title of thesis/dissertation
• Indicate whether the resources is a master's thesis or dissertation
• The university/institution (for master's theses ONLY - include location)
• Year of completion or publication date
• Access date if used online

Examples:

1. Neel, ST. A Cost-Minimization and Policy Analysis Comparing Immediate Sequential Cataract Surgery and Delayed Sequential Cataract Surgery From Payer, Patient, Physician, and Surgical Facility Perspectives in the United States. Master's thesis. London School of Economics and Political Science; 2013.
2. MacKenzie MA. Comparing Heart Failure and Cancer Caregiver Satisfaction with Hospice Care. Dissertation. University of Pennsylvania; 2014.

Reports Published by departments or agencies of a government should include:

• Name of Author, if given
• Title of bulletin
• Name of issuing bureau, agency, department, or other governmental division ("department should be abbreviated as "Dept.")
• Publication date
• Page numbers (if specified) 
• Publication number (if any)
• Series number (if given)
• Online access date (if applicable)
• Web address (if applicable)

Examples:

1. Grall T. Census 2010 Report No. P60-255: Custodial Mothers and Fathers and Their Child Support: 2013. US Census Bureau; 2016.
2. World Health Organization. World Health Report 2013: Research for Universal Health Coverage. World Health Organization; 2013. 

Examples:

1. Hu D, Fong K, Pinto M, et al, inventors; Spiracur Inc, assignee. Reduced pressure therapy of the sacral region. US patent 8,361,043. January 29, 2013.
2. Gustafsson J, inventor; Cochlear Ltd, assignee. Bone conduction magnetic retention system. US patent application 20,160,037,273. February 4, 2016.