McGill Basic Style Guide
- McGill Basic Style Guide
This guide covers the basics of how to cite resources in the 10th edition McGill Guide style, the most commonly used format for Canadian legal citation.
It includes explanations of the basics of this citation style, including footnotes, abbreviations, short form titles, cross-referencing using ibid and supra, pinpoints, and bibliographies and tables of authorities. It also provides example reference for legislation, jurisprudence, books, journal articles, websites, and government documents.
Legal Citation and the McGill Guide Library Presentation
This Law Library presentation from August 2023 covers the basics of legal citation through ten top tips.
How to Write a Case Citation
McGill Guide Updates
In May 2023 the McGill Guide was updated from the 9th to the 10th edition. These slides cover the major changes between the two editions. The updates are also captured in this overview document.
Video Guide to Canadian Legal Citation
Video Content
This video covers the top ten tips for using McGill style citation, including:
- Abbreviations
- Footnotes
- Establishing a short form
- Ibid and supra
- Cases
- Books
- Journals
- Statutes
- Government documents
- Electronic media
Video Navigation
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