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:
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is written, designed, and edited by professionals: Darby Dickerson, a leading
authority on American legal citation, and the Association of Legal Writing
Directors
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simplifies and clarifies citation by using one consistent and logical system
for any type of legal document
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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
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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
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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
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includes a website for updates and additional appendices
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facilitates instruction with a thorough Teacher's Manual and PowerPoint CD
containing class suggestions, exercises, and helpful ALWD-Bluebook conversion
charts
Be sure to notice the new material in the Third Edition:
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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
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new Rule 8.4 addresses citing material that appears on multiple supplements
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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
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Rule 21 has been expanded to include rudimentary information about citing
basic international, foreign, and intergovernmental sources
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new Rule 37.3 explains how to cite unpublished working papers, including
material that appears on SSRN.
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new rule 40.3 explains how to cite weblogs
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updated examples are provided throughout the text
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All appendices now appear in the book
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all appendices now included in the book
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
http://www.alwdmanual.com
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Introductory Material
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Citation Basics
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Citing Specific Print Sources
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Electronic Sources and Neutral Citations
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Incorporating Citations into Documents
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Quotations
Appendix 1: Primary Sources by Jurisdiction
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
