Training and Qamp;A.ppt

Training and QA Florida Law Review 2007 Write-On Competition During tonight’s meeting, we’ll: Get you acquainted with the layout of the Bluebook (BB) Provide general guidance on how to use the BB Address difficult and tricky citation rules Answer any questions you may have about using the BB, the practice test, or the Write-On Competition in general Feel free to ask questions throughout the presentation! Layout of the Bluebook First, be sure you’re using the 18th edition! Front cover Quick reference for Law Review footnotes Bluepages (pg 3-43) Abbreviated intro to the rules w/ tips and references to rules Full text of complete rules Tables Used in conjunction w/ the rules Index Very comprehensive USE THIS TO CHECK EVERYTHING!!!! Using the Bluebook First- ask: What type of source is this? Common sources include: Cases (R. 10) Statutes (R. 12) Legislative Material (R. 13) Books Reports (R. 15) Periodicals (R. 16) Law Reviews/Journals Newspapers Electronic Media (Internet) (R. 18) If you’re not sure…look it up in the Index! Blue text = example of citation Black text = explanation of how to cite it Hmm…how do I cite the Restatement (2d) of Torts? Using the Bluebook Then- Find the right set of rules using the Front Cover, Index, or Table of Contents The set of rules will: Begin with a few citation examples that give the proper typeface and spacing Walk you through the different parts of the basic, full citation format for that source Refer you to relevant tables Give you the proper short citation form NOTE: This is usually the last rule in the set!! The rules are very detailed so remember to read closely!! Tips for Tricky Citations Next, we’ll discuss specific rules related to: Cases Statutes Books Periodicals Internet sources As well as rules that apply: To all sources In the text of the article, the footnote, or a parenthetical Tips for Cases Proper abbreviation for case names Abbreviate ANY word in the case name that is listed in Table 6 (pg. 335-37)—whe