Box 50Other types of material to include in notes

Notes is a collective term for any type of information given after the citation itself. Examples include:

  • Any restrictions on use of the archived message
    • Messages restricted to members.
  • Explanatory information on the content of the message
    • Protein Lounge (San Diego, CA). Pathway illustration tool and database [Internet]. Message to: Karen Patrias (National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD). 2007 May 1, 2:53 pm [cited 2007 May 2]. [about 2 screens]. Describes ePath3D, a software tool for creating and managing illustrated 3D pathways for publications and presentations.

From: Chapter 26, Electronic Mail and Discussion Forums

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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