ALWD citation manual
Subtitle: a professional system of citation
By: Association of Legal Writing Directors and Darby Dickerson.
Contributors: Dickerson, Darby, 1963-; Association of Legal Writing Directors.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 661
ISBN-13: 9780735589308
Subjects: Citation of legal authorities -- United States; Annotations and citations (Law) -- United States
Other titles: Citation manual
Description: This manual upholds a single and consistent system of citation for all forms of legal writing. It contains complete coverage of the citation rules that includes: basic citation ; citation for primary and secondary sources ; citation of electronic sources ; how to incorporate citations into documents ; how to quote material and edit quotes properly ; court-specific citation formats, commonly used abbreviations, and a sample legal memorandum with proper citation. The 4th edition features new rules addressing citation of live performances (plays, concerts, operas), and new technology (Twitter, e-readers, YouTube video), as well as an expanded list of law reviews.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introductory material; title: Citation basics; title: Citing specific print sources; title: Electronic sources; title: Incorporating citations into documents; title: Quotations; title: Appendices.