Citation Management refers to a collection of many different tools designed to help researchers manage bibliographic information. The term citation management is also known as "citation software," "bibliographic management," or "reference management."
There are many tools available to the researcher. You will need to experiment with the many different tools to determine what will work best for you and your needs.
These tools update your sources for good law and verify whether you have copied the exact language of a quote in a document.
LexisNexis for Microsoft Office -- must download.
Shepard's Brief Check -- Upload a document.
WestCheck -- includes Quote Right quote checking and Keycite for updating the law.
Tools used for creating a database of authorities to insert into a document in proper Bluebook format:
A free tool that generates Bluebook citations and bibliograhies in Microsoft Word. Bluebook law review format only using the Zotero bluebook style. Online tutorials available.
A free Firefox add-on. Bluebook law review format only. Online tutorials available.
A free open-access browser extension. Automatically processes captured web sites and clip pages directly from your browser. All captures are also indexed and searchable. Also offers the ability to sync and share with other systems.
Lexis®for Microsoft® Office (LMO) is an innovative real-time legal writing management tool. Users can instantly verify and format citations and quotes, quickly create and update their table of authorities in the required court jurisdiction style, and easily insert complete citations of Lexis® content. One-time downloads are available for PC and Mac users. Be sure to access the free download at the LexisNexis Law School website.
WestlawNext allows you to cut and paste citations in Bluebook law review or brief format. From the Preferences link at the bottom of the WLN homepage select your preferred format: Bluebook law review or Bluebook brief.
When you highlight part of a document, select "Copy with Reference" and the highlighted section will be copied along with the citation to the document in the format you chose from the Preferences link at the bottom of the WLN homepage. The WLN default for citation style is Bluebook for legal briefs.
