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This online material supplements the physical Citation Made Simple book and its Practice Book, providing the best set of resources for students of any learning style to learn citation as simply and effectively as possible. Special package prices available using the button below.

  • The Citation Made Simple book teaches The Bluebook's citation rules in a clear, concise, and friendly style, covering all the details you need to know. It is also a terrific resource to return to when you need to review a rule or check a detail.

  • The Practice Book provides 24 short, focused exercise sets with answers and explanations. Applying the rules is crucial for mastering and remembering them. The answers and explanations for each exercise set are included in the book to help you learn from any mistakes and avoid repeating them when writing for professors, attorneys, or judges.

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