Mastering the art of oscola referencing: a beginner's guide

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Hey legals, anyone else get goosebumps every time you hear "OSCOLA?" It's the referencing beast we all love to hate, but hey, let's face it, we need it to keep our academic houses in order. Today, I want to throw some spotlight on those quirky Oscola referencing that leave us scratching our heads. Anyone else grappling with these?
1. The Website Conundrum: Citing websites – Does the URL go in square brackets or angle brackets? My head spins! Anyone have a go-to rule for this digital labyrinth?
2. Footnotes vs. Endnotes: Is it just me, or are footnotes just miniature cliffhangers that disrupt my reading flow? Does anyone actually prefer them to endnotes, the peaceful resolution at the end of the chapter? Let's debate!
3. The Punctuation Pickle: Semicolons, colons, commas – when it comes to separating citations, OSCOLA feels like a language all its own. Anyone got a foolproof system for navigating this punctuation jungle? Sharing is caring!
4. The "et al." Enigma: How many authors before we resort to the mysterious "et al."? Is it three, five, or is it all just a desperate bid for space? Let's crack this authorial code together!
5. The Case Name Cauldron: R v Brown, Brown v R, Brown [1998]... it's enough to make you wonder who Brown really is! Any tips for remembering the correct format in the heat of the referencing moment at Myassignmenthelp.com