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LS 5370: Advanced Legal Research & Writing

Writing & Citation Style Guides

Texas State University librarians have created a guide compiling guides regarding different citation styles.

 

Citation Management

The University Libraries provide access to the EndNote citation management tool. 

Find more about citation management tools on this guide: http://guides.library.txstate.edu/citationmanagement

 

Legal Citations and Abbreviations

  
The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation is the primary citation manual for American legal documents and publications. Utilized by both law students and practitioners, The Bluebook outlines a uniform system of citation that allows readers to easily locate cited authorities.

 

 

The Greenbook: Texas Rules of Form
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The Greenbook, published by the Texas Law Review, is a supplement to the Bluebook adopted by some law reviews. The Greenbook supplements it with regards to citation issues that are unique to Texas. Most of the rules are the same, but the Greenbook should be followed when there is a conflict in citing Texas authorities.