In its Third Edition, the new standard guide to legal citation continues to present a single, consistent system of citation for all forms of legal writing in a clear, attractive, and easy-to-use format. 
 This phenomenally popular reference rivals The Bluebook because it: <ul>
<li> is written, designed, and edited by professionals: Darby Dickerson, a leading authority on American legal citation, and the Association of Legal Writing Directors </li> <li> simplifies and clarifies citation by using one consistent and logical system for any type of legal document </li> <li> makes information extremely accessible, with an easy-to-navigate organization, subheadings, two-color design to flag key points, numerous examples, "Fast Formats" for double-checking citations, Sidebars with tips on avoiding common problems, and diagrams and charts to make information available at a glance </li> <li> presents complete coverage of citation basics, citation for primary and secondary sources, citation of electronic sources, and incorporating citations into documents, as well as how to properly quote material and edit quotes </li> <li> offers eight helpful appendices, including local court citation formats, commonly used abbreviations, federal tax citation guidelines, and an example of a legal memorandum that demonstrates the proper integration of citations </li> <li> includes a website for updates and additional appendices </li> <li> facilitates instruction with a thorough Teacher's Manual and PowerPoint CD containing class suggestions, exercises, and helpful ALWD-Bluebook conversion charts </li> </ul>
 Be sure to notice the new material in the Third Edition: <ul>
<li> new Rule 7.2 provides guidance on citing both page numbers and footnote or endnote numbers; new Rule 7.3 clarifies citing footnotes and endnotes when using the id. short citation </li> <li> new Rule 8.4 addresses citing material that appears on multiple supplements </li> <li> revised Rule 19 includes additional information on citing Code of Federal Regulations sections appearing in electronic databases and a new rule (19.13) on citing patents </li> <li> Rule 21 has been expanded to include rudimentary information about citing basic international, foreign, and intergovernmental sources </li> <li> new Rule 37.3 explains how to cite unpublished working papers, including material that appears on SSRN. </li> <li> new rule 40.3 explains how to cite weblogs </li> <li> updated examples are provided throughout the text </li> <li> All appendices now appear in the book </li> <li> all appendices now included in the book </li> </ul>
 If you are not already planning to use The ALWD Citation Manual in your next course, examine the new edition of this revolutionary reference and be prepared to change your min An author website to support classroom instruction using this title is available at <a> http://www.alwdmanual.com</a>

ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation, 3rd Edition

Association of Legal Writing Directors

Dickerson, Darby

Legal Education

Aspen Law & Business

The ALWD Companion: A Citation Practice Book, by Coleen Barger and Brooke Bowman, helps students to master legal citation through a graduated variety of well-organized exercises that build fundamental citation skills and familiarity with the ALWD Citation Manual. Offering hands-on citation practice in a concise workbook format, the ALWD Companion features: <ul>
<li> a variety of exercises, from simple learning drills to creating or correcting citations in context </li> <li> a consistent focus on how to avoid common errors in citation </li> <li> a logical four-part organization <ul>
<li> Part I: Understanding the Way Citations Work </li> <li> Part II: Citing Specific Sources of Primary Law </li> <li> Part III: Citing Secondary Sources and Practice Materials </li> <li> Part IV: Developing Proficiency in Alternate Formats </li> </ul>
</li> <li> a detailed Teacher’s Manual with introductory material, guidance and tips for teaching, and answers to all of the exercises in the workbook </li> </ul>
 Designed to match the clarity and authority of the ALWD Citation Manual and coordinated with its new fourth edition, the ALWD Companion is an ideal supplement to Legal Research and Writing courses and seminars on legal citation.

ALWD Companion: A Citation Practice Book

Barger, Coleen M.

Wolters Kluwer Law and Business

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 Dickerson, a leading authority on American legal citation, the ALWD Citation Manual is simply an outstanding teaching tool. Endorsed by the Association of Legal Writing Directors, (ALWD), a nationwide society of legal writing program directors, the ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation, features: <ul>
<li> a single, consistent, logical system of citation that can be used for any type of legal document </li> <li> 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 in the Appendices </li> <li> two-color page design that flags key points and highlights examples </li> <li> Fast Formatsquick guides for double-checking citations and Sidebars with facts and tips for avoiding common problems </li> <li> diagrams and charts that illustrate citation style at a glance </li> </ul>
 The Fourth Edition provides: <ul>
<li> facsimiles of research sources that a first-year law student would use, annotated with the elements in each citation and a sample citation for each </li> <li> flexible citation options for (1) the United States as a party to a suit and (2) using contractions in abbreviations </li> <li> new rules addressing citation of interdisciplinary sources (e.g., plays, concerts, operas) and new technology (e.g., Twitter, e-readers, YouTube video) </li> <li> updated examples throughout the text </li> <li> expanded list of law reviews in Appendix 5 </li> </ul>
 A new Wire-O binding in the Fourth Edition offers greater durability and makes the pages open perfectly flat for ease of use. Self-stick tabs now included in the book encourage students to flag frequently referenced pages for added convenience. Indispensable by design, the ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation, Fourth Edition, keeps on getting better

ALWD Citation Manual: A Professional System of Citation

The best teaching package to legal citation is now even better. This sleeker edition still presents a single and consistent system of citation for all forms of legal writing, but the new, clear, attractive, modern design makes it even easier to use. The teaching package also now includes a new website with more than 600 online exercises for student practice and mastery.
Features:
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<li>Purchase includes access to comprehensive website with hundreds of exercises for student practice and mastery of the rules of legal citation.</li>
<li> Comprehensive website with hundreds of exercises for student practice and mastery of the rules of legal citation. Allows professors to spend more class time focused on other aspects of legal writing.</li>
<li>New editor, Coleen M. Barger, is well-respected in the LW community and has a deep knowledge and appreciation for the intricacies of teaching legal citation.</li>
<li>Elimination of stylistic differences between the ALWD Manual and the Bluebook, to help combat the perception that students who learn citation with ALWD do not know how to Bluebook. </li>
<li>Reduction of length by 100-150 pages.</li>
<li> Return to a focus on content that is relevant to 1L students. More esoteric content moved out of print manual to a website.</li>
<li>Content that needs frequent updating moved online.</li>
<li>New, more modern page design improves ease of use.</li>
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ALWD Guide to Legal Citation (Aspen Coursebook)

Wolters Kluwer/Law & Business

"This book is a comprehensive guide to legal citation style"--

ALWD Guide to Legal Citation [Connected eBook] (Aspen Coursebook)

Carolyn V. Williams

Aspen Publishing