Never use informal acronyms like "FRCP" or "FRE" in formal citations. Memorize these standard abbreviations:
- Civil Procedure: Fed. R. Civ. P.
- Criminal Procedure: Fed. R. Crim. P.
- Evidence: Fed. R. Evid.
- Appellate Procedure: Fed. R. App. P.
- Bankruptcy: Fed. R. Bankr. P.
⚠️ EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER: This lab focuses on mastering the strict abbreviations and formatting of Federal Rules. Remember: Current rules do not require a year!