OSCOLA Citation Guide - Book

How to Cite a Book in OSCOLA: Format and Examples

Complete guide to citing books in OSCOLA style.

Citation Format

Author, Title (Publisher, Year) Page.

Example

Smith, Research Methods in Law (Oxford University Press, 2023) 45.

Important Notes

Use footnotes
Include publisher and year
Specify page numbers

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