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Cite every page so the reader can check it
Build footnote or in-text citations by source type, with a running bibliography you can copy or export.
Records citation formatter
Enter a source and get a formatted citation, a short form, and a running bibliography.
Full form for the first mention, short form after.
Preview
Full: Dr. J. Smith, Family Medicine, Clinical note, 2024-03-15, IMEC000120–IMEC000124.
Short: Dr. J. Smith, Family Medicine, 2024-03-15, IMEC000120–IMEC000124.
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Add entries above to build the list.
How to use it
Four steps
- 1
Pick the source type
Clinical note, imaging report, hospital record, specialist consult, prior IME, or employer file.
- 2
Enter author, date, and Bates range
Use the author or the facility, the document date, and the Bates range you assigned.
- 3
Choose footnote or in-text
Footnotes suit formal reports. In-text suits file reviews and short opinions.
- 4
Build the bibliography
Add each entry to the list. Copy the bibliography or download it as CSV.
Background
What the numbers mean
Why citations decide whether a report holds
An opinion without a citation is an assertion. Counsel, the examiner, and the adjudicator each need to find the page that supports the fact. A citation with a Bates range answers that in one line. A report that cites by memory forces the reader to search the file. That is where errors hide.
Full form, short form, and when to use each
The first time you cite a document, give the full citation: author, type, date, and Bates. After that, the short form is enough: author and date with the new Bates if you turn to a different page. Footnotes keep the body clean. In-text citations keep the reader on the same page. Pick one style and stay with it.
What counts as a source type
Clinical notes, imaging reports, hospital records, specialist consults, prior IMEs, and employer files each have a different author line. A hospital record cites the facility when the author is not clear. An employer file cites the employer and the document title. The formatter keeps that distinction so the reader knows who wrote what.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Do I need a Bates range for every citation?
Yes, when the file has one. The Bates range tells the reader exactly where to look. If the file has no Bates numbers, use the page numbers from your index.
Which style should I use?
Footnotes for formal IME reports that go to counsel or a tribunal. In-text for short file reviews and internal memos. The formatter supports both.
Can I mix styles in one report?
You can, but you should not. Pick one style for the whole report so the reader learns the pattern once.
Does this tool store my bibliography?
No. It runs in your browser. The list lives until you close the page. Export it before you leave.
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