NLM Citation Generator Tool
The NLM Citation Generator helps researchers and students create accurate citations in the National Library of Medicine style. This specialized format is essential for medical and scientific papers, ensuring proper attribution of sources in journals, books, and online resources. Our tool simplifies the complex citation rules, automatically formatting author names, titles, publication dates, and other essential elements to meet NLM standards, saving time and reducing errors in academic writing.
How to Use
1. Fill in all required fields (author, title, journal, publication date)
2. Provide additional information where available
3. Click "Generate Citation"
4. Review and copy your formatted citation
5. Use "Download Citation" to save as text file
6. Clear fields to start new citation
Citation Generator
NLM Citation Formula
Standard NLM Format:
Author(s). Title. Journal Name. Year Month Day;Volume(Issue):Page numbers.
FAQ: What makes NLM different from other citation styles?
The National Library of Medicine style emphasizes scientific and medical publications, with specific rules for journal abbreviations, author listings, and date formatting. Unlike APA or MLA, NLM requires inclusion of full journal titles in some cases and specific punctuation patterns that our generator automatically handles.
FAQ: How does the generator handle multiple authors?
Our tool automatically formats up to six authors with last names and initials. For more than six authors, it follows NLM guidelines by listing the first three followed by "et al." Simply separate authors with commas in the input field.
FAQ: Can I cite online sources with this tool?
Yes, the generator can format online resources by including URL and access date information. For electronic journals, include the DOI or permanent link when available. The tool adapts the citation format based on the information provided in the input fields.