Penn Law AE Cite-Checkers: Tips and Resources

Cite-checking can indeed by trying. Where do I start? What do I check? These tips for cite-checking will help to organize the task ahead of you.

Your liaison for cite-checking is Merle Slyhoff, Collection Development/Document Delivery Services Librarian. All questions regarding your source hunts should be directed to her. She will help you resolve your problem, or direct you to the appropriate person. She can be contacted in person in T-212, by email at mslyhoff@law.upenn.edu, or via phone at 215-898-9013. If she isn't available, or if she is busy helping other editors, feel free to stop by the reference desk for assistance.

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Resources To Check

ALL CITES - Articles, Books, Proceedings, etc.

You must check all cites in the the following resources:

• LOLA - Biddle's online catalog
  
• Franklin - Penn's online catalog of campus libraries with exception of Biddle Law Library
  
• Drexel - Drexel University's online catalog. You have borrowing privileges at Drexel and can copy materials; located at 33rd and Market Sts

PDF QUICK-CHECKS

• CFR - A searchable, PDF of CFR is available at HeinOnline
  
• Federal Register
  
• Journals/Law Reviews - Many journals are available as PDF. For law journals/reviews, check the title in LOLA to see if an online version is available. Also check Franklin, the Van Pelt online catalog - insert the title of the journal and click E-Resource Title.
  
• U.S. Reports: Includes Preliminary Prints and Slip Opinions
  
• U.S. Code: two resources: Supreme Court website or House of Representatives
  
• U.S. Statutes at Large