Citing a Google Scholar Case
Citing a case found in Google Scholar poses an ethical question. You can cite directly from Google Scholar:
Citing to Cases Pulled From Google Scholar from ProfessorBrainbridge.com
But consider this:
- Google is a search tool...will your document have more authority and be more professional , if you cite it from the original court instead of taking the short route and citing from Google Scholar.
- Some documents are easier to 'trace' back to their roots than others.
- Ultimately, shouldn't I be citing a case from Westlaw and not from Google Scholar?
- Paralegal students should use the ALWD citation format. All other students unless directed differently by your instructor should use APA citation format.