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Cited authority clearly supports the propositions. "See" is used instead of "[no signal]" when
See
tthe proposition is not directly stated by the cited authority but obviously follows from it; there
is an inferential step between the authority cited and the proposition it supports.

Cited authority constitutes additional source material that supports the propositions. "See also"
See also
is commonly used to cite an authority supporting a proposition when authorities that state or
directly support the proposition already have been cited or discussed. The use of a parenthetical
explanation of the source’s relevance (rule 1.5) following a citation introduced by” see also’ is
encouraged.
Cited authority supports a proposition different from the main proposition but sufficiently
Cf. analogous to lend support. Literally,”cf.” means” compare.” The citation’s relevance will
usually be clear to [he reader only if it is explained. Parenthetical explanations (rule 1.5),
however brief, are therefore strongly recommended.

INTERNET AND ONLINE CITATION

Exact Copies, Scanned images
John Donnelly, Health Policy Brief Comparative Effectiveness Research, HEALTH
Internet and AFFAIRS 1 (2010), available at
online citation http://www.rwforg/files/research/70208.pdf.

Direct citations to Internet Sources Jonathan H. Adler, A Few Thoughts on the Second
Circuit’s DOMA Decision, THE VOLOKH CONSPIRACY, (Oct. 19, 2012, 8:26 AM),
http://www.volokh.com/2012/10/19/a-few-thoughts-on-the-second
circuits-doma-decision/.

Online Databases (Westlaw and Lexis)
In re K-Dur Antitrust Litig., No. 10-2078, 2012
U.S. App. LEXIS 14527 (3d Cir. July 16, 2012).

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