The Australian Guide to Legal Citation (AGLC) is a citation style used by law students, academics, and professionals in Australia. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to cite various sources using the AGLC style, including in-text citations, footnotes, and the bibliography.

In-Text Citations and Footnotes

In AGLC style, in-text citations are indicated by superscript numbers placed at the end of the sentence containing the referenced material. These numbers correspond to footnotes at the bottom of the page. Each footnote provides full bibliographic details of the sources cited in the text.

Basic Format for Footnotes:

– Books: Author’s First Name Last Name, *Title of the Book* (Publisher, Edition, Year) Page Number.

– Example: John Smith, *Understanding Psychology* (Psychology Press, 2nd ed, 2020) 15.

– Journal Articles: Author’s First Name Last Name, ‘Title of the Article’ (Year) Volume(Issue) *Title of the Journal* Page Range.

– Example: John Smith, ‘Cognitive Development in Children’ (2020) 10(2) *Journal of Psychology* 123-135.

– Cases: *Case Name* (Year) Volume *Reporter Abbreviation* Starting Page, Pinpoint Reference.

– Example: *Mabo v Queensland (No 2)* (1992) 175 CLR 1, 15.

– Legislation: Name of Act Year (Jurisdiction) Section Number.

– Example: Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) s 60B.

Subsequent Citations

For subsequent citations of the same source, use a shortened form. If the footnote immediately follows the original citation, you can use ‘Ibid’.

Examples:

– Subsequent Citation: Smith, *Understanding Psychology* (n 1) 20.

– Ibid: Ibid 25.

Bibliography

The bibliography lists all sources cited in your text, arranged alphabetically by the author’s last name or by title for sources without an author. Entries should include full bibliographic details.

Basic Format:

– Books: Author’s Last Name, First Name, *Title of the Book* (Publisher, Edition, Year).

– Example: Smith, John, *Understanding Psychology* (Psychology Press, 2nd ed, 2020).

– Journal Articles: Author’s Last Name, First Name, ‘Title of the Article’ (Year) Volume(Issue) *Title of the Journal* Page Range.

– Example: Smith, John, ‘Cognitive Development in Children’ (2020) 10(2) *Journal of Psychology* 123-135.

Common Source Types

Books

– Print Book: Author’s First Name Last Name, *Title of the Book* (Publisher, Edition, Year) Page Number.

– Example: John Smith, *Understanding Psychology* (Psychology Press, 2nd ed, 2020) 15.

Journal Articles

– Print Journal Article: Author’s First Name Last Name, ‘Title of the Article’ (Year) Volume(Issue) *Title of the Journal* Page Range.

– Example: John Smith, ‘Cognitive Development in Children’ (2020) 10(2) *Journal of Psychology* 123-135.

Cases

– Basic Format: *Case Name* (Year) Volume *Reporter Abbreviation* Starting Page, Pinpoint Reference.

– Example: *Mabo v Queensland (No 2)* (1992) 175 CLR 1, 15.

Legislation

– Basic Format: Name of Act Year (Jurisdiction) Section Number.

– Example: Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) s 60B.

Websites

– Basic Format: Author’s First Name Last Name, ‘Title of Webpage’, *Title of Website* (Year) <URL>.

– Example: John Smith, ‘Understanding Cognitive Development’, *Psychology Today* (2020) <https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/understanding-cognitive-development>.

Formatting Guidelines

– General: Use a readable font (e.g., Times New Roman 12 pt) and maintain double spacing throughout the text.

– Title Page: Include the title of your paper, your name, and your institutional affiliation.

– Headers: Include a header with the page number in the top right corner.

– Footnotes: Use superscript numbers in the text and corresponding footnotes at the bottom of each page.

– Bibliography: Start the bibliography on a new page at the end of your document. List entries alphabetically by the author’s last name or by title for sources without an author. Use a hanging indent for each entry.

By following this AGLC citation guide, you can ensure your academic writing is properly cited and adheres to the standards of the Australian Guide to Legal Citation. This will help maintain the credibility and integrity of your work.