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I read a book that has a reference:

2. Connor WE. The importance of n-3 fatty acids in health and disease. Am J Clin Nutr 2000;71(1 Suppl):171S-5S.  

After the title, what does the rest of the data/information mean? How can I find this source?
Also, if I want to reference an article in my report what information do I have to include in my reference? Here is the link of the reference I will use:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19202383?ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEn...

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Dear Jane:

Thank you for writing AllExperts. First, it looks like you submitted a homework question. Second, the best advice I can give you: Follow your instructor's guidelines. You will probably need to use one of the following style guides: APA, MLA, or Chicago Manual Style.

Sincerely,
Kaylyn

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Kaylyn Anderson

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I answer questions pertaining to technical writing, essay and research, documentation processes,

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Manager of documentation; adjunct professor at a community college for three years; experience in printing; rail transit; pumps, meters, and valves; and structural steel industries.

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Toastmasters; IFETS; WAOE; STC

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MS in Technical Communication & Information Design (IIT)

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