{"id":4789,"date":"2020-12-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/subject-support\/?p=4789"},"modified":"2022-05-27T16:11:33","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T15:11:33","slug":"get-wrapped-up-in-oscola-4th-referencing-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ncl.ac.uk\/subject-support\/get-wrapped-up-in-oscola-4th-referencing-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Get wrapped up in OSCOLA 4th referencing style"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What is OSCOLA?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) is the standard referencing format used by law students and anyone writing in a legal field.  It allows for exact referencing of cases, journals and statutes meaning that sources can be found quickly and accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HELP!!!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

OSCOLA can be a bit daunting at first, especially if you are unused to referencing, but don\u2019t worry, we have a lot of help available.   Here are some top tips for getting to grips with OSCOLA from scratch or if you just need a refresher:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Start by going to our library guide<\/a><\/strong>, where you will find tips and resources to build up your knowledge.<\/li>
  2. Make sure you look at the page that gives specific information about the OSCOLA referencing style<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>
  3. Set some time aside and work through the Citing the Law Tutorial<\/a><\/strong> from Cardiff University. This will show you how to cite cases, legislation and secondary sources, as well as how to identify authors and quote.<\/li>
  4. For quick \u201chow do I\u201d? questions, check out the OSCOLA quick help guide<\/a><\/strong> or Cite the Law\u2019s A-Z referencing examples<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>
  5. And if you are trying to use OSCOLA and EndNote, don\u2019t forget we have a handy guide<\/a><\/strong> for you. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    And lastly, if you are in doubt, remember we are always here to help! Contact us via library help<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    What is OSCOLA? The Oxford University Standard for Citation of Legal Authorities (OSCOLA) is the standard referencing format used by law students and anyone writing in a legal field.  It allows for exact referencing of cases, journals and statutes meaning that sources can be found quickly and accurately. HELP!!!!! OSCOLA can be a bit daunting … <\/p>\n

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