ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation » (4th Edition)

ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation , now in its Fourth Edition , upholds a single and consistent system of citation for all forms of legal writing. Clearly and attractively presented in an easy-to-use format, edited by Darby

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Presents a unified citation system for referencing legal documents in everyday and scholarly legal writing, for lawyers, judges, teachers, and students. Guidelines are arranged in sections on citation basics, citing specific print sources, electronic sources, incorporating citations into documents, and quotations. The Association of Legal Writing Directors is a learned society for professors who coordinate legal writing instruction in legal education. Dickerson is associate professor of law, associate dean, and director of the Legal Research and Writing Program at Stetson University College of Law. Plastic comb binding. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Summary of Contents

Part 1. Introductory Material

Part 2. Citation Basics

Part 3. Citing Specific Print Sources

Part 4. Electronic Sources

Part 5. Incorporating Citations into Documents

Part 6. Quotations

Appendix 1. Primary Sources by Jurisdiction

Appendix 1A. West Regional Reporter Coverage

Appendix 1B. State Appellate Court Divisions

Appendix 2. Local Court Citation Rules

Appendix 3. General Abbreviations

Appendix 4. Court Abbreviations

Appendix 5. Abbreviations for Legal Periodicals

Appendix 6. Legal Memorandum Example

Appendix 7. Federal Taxation Materials

Appendix 8. Selected Official Federal Administrative Publications