Australian Guide To Legal Citation Quiz

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1. A secondary source could be;

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A journal article is a type of secondary source that provides information and analysis on a specific topic. It is written by experts in the field and undergoes a rigorous peer-review process to ensure its accuracy and credibility. Journal articles often contain in-depth research, data, and analysis, making them valuable sources of information for academic and professional purposes. They can provide a comprehensive understanding of a subject and support arguments or provide evidence for research. Therefore, a journal article is a valid example of a secondary source.

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This quiz assesses knowledge of the Australian Guide to Legal Citation, focusing on secondary sources, footnoting styles, and correct formats for case and journal citations. It is essential... see morefor law students and professionals to master these citation practices. see less

2. For this Journal Article match the elements of the bibliography citation. Simpson, Shane, 'The Characterisation of One's Witnesses for the Purpose of Their Impeachment', (1976) 50 The Australian Law Journal, 410
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3. For the following case citation match the elements: Randall v The Queen (2004) 146 A Crim R 197
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4. The AGLC is a;

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The AGLC, or the Australian Guide to Legal Citation, is a referencing style that uses footnotes for citations. In this style, the sources are cited in footnotes at the bottom of each page or at the end of the document. This allows for easy access to the sources while reading the text. Unlike author/date referencing styles, which typically use in-text citations, the AGLC uses footnotes to provide detailed information about the sources used in the text.

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5. Is this bibliography in the correct format? Bibliography Greenough v Eccles (1859) 2 CB (NS) 786 Adam v The Queen (2001) 207 CLR 96 Prive v Bevan (1974) 8 SASR 81 R v Birks (1990) 19 NSWCCA 209 Wright v Beckett (1834) 1 M & Rob 414 Stanoevski v The Queen (2001) 202 CLR 115  

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The bibliography needs to be in alphabetical order.

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6. Which case citation is correct for a footnote?

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Case names should be in italics. Remember Rule 1.1.4 of the AGLC, full stops should appear at the end of every footnote. Also remember Rule 2 of the AGLC, case names must be included in the citation.

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7. Which journal article citation is correct for a reference list of bibliography?

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Refer to Rule 1.16 in the AGLC for bibliographies, the first author of the resource should have their last name first followed by their first name. This is different from the rules that govern journal articles for footnotes.

References in the bibliography should not be marked with a full stop.

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A secondary source could be;
For this Journal Article match the elements of the bibliography...
For the following case citation match the elements:...
The AGLC is a;
Is this bibliography in the correct format?...
Which case citation is correct for a footnote?
Which journal article citation is correct for a reference list of...
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