Box 27Options for journal titles

The following forms are not NLM practice for citing journal titles, but are acceptable options:

  • Periods may be placed after each abbreviated word in the title
    • J Contin Educ Nurs.   may become   J. Contin. Educ. Nurs.
  • The title may be written out in full
    • Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing.

From: Chapter 1, Journals

Cover of Citing Medicine
Citing Medicine: The NLM Style Guide for Authors, Editors, and Publishers [Internet]. 2nd edition.
Patrias K, author; Wendling D, editor.
Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2007-.
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