Editing tools
There are many editing tools that proofread your document and suggest improvements.
- Microsoft EditorUsers who have Microsoft 365 should see Microsoft Editor when they access Word Online by selecting the Review tab. Microsoft Editor will help you correct spelling and grammar mistakes and can make suggestions to improve your document based on clarity, conciseness, and vocabulary. You can also use Microsoft Editor to check the similarity of your document.
Referencing, writing and plagiarism guides
- Short guide to the Australian Guide to Legal Citation 4th editionThe Library has produced a short guide to the 4th edition of the Australian Guide to Legal Citation.
- Australian Guide to Legal Citation — 4th ed (PDF, 2.3MB)The fourth edition of the AGLC is the official referencing style used by the TC Beirne School of Law.
- Avoiding plagiarismThis document provides information about plagiarism and how to avoid it.
- Avoiding plagiarismFind out what is plagiarism and how to avoid it in your assignments.
- A guide to writing in Law SchoolAims to help students improve their writing by presenting various pieces of advice, tips, warnings and encouragement. It contains general chapters on planning, clear writing, and acknowledging your sources, as well as dedicated chapters on some of the specific writing tasks that law students undertake.
- A Guide to Written Style in Assignments (PDF, 177KM)Short guide to written style published by the TC Beirne School of Law
Training
Check out some of the Library workshops on Microsoft Word or login to LinkedIn Learning for online courses.
Useful links
- Coursework SupportThe School of Law has put together some resources on legal writing.
- Assignment writingStudent Services offers some useful guides on academic writing.