Australian Guide To Legal Citation Quiz
Test your basic understanding of the AGLC Referencing style
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A secondary source could be;
- A.
A case
- B.
Legislation
- C.
A journal article
Correct Answer
C. A journal articleExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The AGLC is a;
- A.
Author/Date Referencing Style
- B.
Footnoting Referencing Style
Correct Answer
B. Footnoting Referencing StyleExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which case citation is correct for a footnote?
- A.
DPP (NT) v Woodman (2008) A Crim R, 342.
- B.
DPP (NT) v Woodman (2008) A Crim R, 342
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A Crim R, 342
Correct Answer
A. DPP (NT) v Woodman (2008) A Crim R, 342.Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which journal article citation is correct for a reference list of bibliography?
- A.
Martin, Hinton QC and Nerissa Schwarz, ‘Practice note: The Hostile or Unfavorable Witness’, (2008), 27, The University of Tasmania Law Review 229, 237.
- B.
Hinton, Martin QC and Nerissa Schwarz, ‘Practice note: The Hostile or Unfavorable Witness’, (2008), 27, The University of Tasmania Law Review 229, 237
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Martin Hinton QC and Nerissa Schwarz, ‘Practice note: The Hostile or Unfavorable Witness’, (2008), 27, The University of Tasmania Law Review 229, 237.
Correct Answer
B. Hinton, Martin QC and Nerissa Schwarz, ‘Practice note: The Hostile or Unfavorable Witness’, (2008), 27, The University of Tasmania Law Review 229, 237Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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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
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The bibliography needs to be in alphabetical order.Rate this question:
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