Bluebook Citation Guide
The Bluebook: A Uniform System of Citation Style
Bluebook is the standard legal citation system used by law schools, courts, and legal journals in the United States. It provides rules for citing cases, statutes, secondary sources, and more.
Common Uses
- Law review articles
- Legal briefs
- US court filings
- Law school papers
Book Citation
AUTHOR, TITLE Page (Publisher Year).Journal Article Citation
Author, Title, Volume Journal Name Page (Year).Website Citation
Author, Title, Website Name, URL (last visited Date).In-Text Citation
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How to Cite Book in Bluebook
Complete guide to citing books in Bluebook style.
How to Cite Website in Bluebook
Learn how to cite websites in Bluebook style.
How to Cite Journal in Bluebook
Complete guide to citing journal articles in Bluebook style.
How to Cite Video in Bluebook
Complete guide to citing videos in BLUEBOOK format. Includes examples and formatting rules.
How to Cite Podcast in Bluebook
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How to Cite Conference-paper in Bluebook
Complete guide to citing conference papers in BLUEBOOK format. Includes examples and formatting rules.
Other Citation Styles
APA Citation Guide
APA style is used primarily in psychology, education, and social sciences. It emphasizes author-date citations and clear, concise writing.
MLA Citation Guide
MLA style is used in humanities, especially literature and language studies. It emphasizes author-page citations and works cited pages.
Chicago Citation Guide
Chicago style offers two systems: Notes-Bibliography (humanities) and Author-Date (sciences). It's widely used in history and publishing.