OSCOLA 4th Edition - Books

Free OSCOLA Book Referencing Generator

Generate accurate OSCOLA footnote references for books. Perfect for UK law essays and dissertations.

OSCOLA Book Reference Format

Basic Book:

Author, Title (Edition, Publisher Year) Page

Book Chapter:

Author, 'Chapter Title' in Editor (ed), Book Title (Publisher Year) Page

OSCOLA Book Reference Examples

Single Author Book

Andrew Ashworth, Principles of Criminal Law (7th edn, OUP 2019) 45

Footnote: 1.

Multiple Author Book

Mark Elliott and Robert Thomas, Public Law (4th edn, OUP 2020)

Footnote: 2.

Edited Book

Andrew Burrows (ed), English Private Law (3rd edn, OUP 2013)

Footnote: 3.

Chapter in Edited Book

John Smith, 'Tort Reform' in Andrew Burrows (ed), English Private Law (3rd edn, OUP 2013) 901

Footnote: 4.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reference a book in OSCOLA?

Use the format: Author, Title (Publisher Year) page. Example: Andrew Ashworth, Principles of Criminal Law (7th edn, OUP 2019) 45.

How do I reference an edited book in OSCOLA?

Include (ed) or (eds) after the editor name(s). Example: Andrew Burrows (ed), English Private Law (3rd edn, OUP 2013).

How do I reference a book chapter in OSCOLA?

Include the chapter author, chapter title in single quotes, then "in" followed by the book details. Example: John Smith, 'Tort Reform' in Andrew Burrows (ed), English Private Law (3rd edn, OUP 2013).

How do I include page numbers in OSCOLA book references?

Add the page number after the closing bracket without "p." or "pp.": Ashworth (n 1) 45. For pinpoint references, just use the number.

How do I reference a book edition in OSCOLA?

Include the edition in the brackets before the publisher: (7th edn, OUP 2019). Use abbreviation "edn" not "edition".