Citing Books and Book Chapters
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Citing Books and Book Chapters
Books
Elements of a book citation:
- Author or Editor (if applicable) - as it appears on title page of book
- Editor (if applicable) - as it appears on the title page (ed.) or (eds)
- Title and subtitle - in italics
- Publisher, Edition, Year - in round brackets
- Pinpoint (if applicable)
Examples:
Catriona Cook et al, Laying Down the Law (LexisNexis Butterworths, 7th ed, 2009) 151.
Malcolm N Shaw, International Law (Cabridge University Press, 6th ed, 2008) 578.
Book Chapters
For book chapters, include all of the elements of a book citation, but include:
- the author of the chapter
- the chapter title
- the page number the chapter commences plus any relevant pinpoint reference.
Example:
Anthony Duggan, 'Unconscientious Dealing' in Patrick Parkinson (ed), The Principles of Equity (Lawbook, 2nd ed, 2003)
Task: Try it Yourself!
Question 1
When citing an author's name it is correct to use enter the surname followed by any initials. T/F?
See Answer
False
You should cite the author/s name as it appears on the title page of the book.
Question 2
What is the correct way to footnote Philip Joseph's chapter in the book Modern Challenges to the Rule of Law edited by Richard Elkins according to AGLC?
a) Philip Joseph, 'The Rule of Law: Foundational Norm' in Richard Elkins (ed.), Modern Challenges to the Rule of Law (LexisNexis, 2011)
b) Philip Joseph, 'The Rule of Law: Foundational Norm' in Richard Elkins (ed.), Modern Challenges to the Rule of Law (LexisNexis, 2011)
c) Philip Joseph, The Rule of Law: Foundational Norm in Richard Elkins (ed.), Modern Challenges to the Rule of Law (LexisNexis, 2011)
d) Philip Joseph, The Rule of Law: Foundational Norm in Richard Elkins (ed.), Modern Challenges to the Rule of Law (2011, LexisNexis)
See Answer
The correct answer is:
Philip Joseph, 'The Rule of Law: Foundational Norm' in Richard Elkins (ed.), Modern Challenges to the Rule of Law (LexisNexis, 2011)
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