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Study Smart: Writing Assignments

Information including links to resources and services to support your studies

MANAGING YOUR ASSIGNMENTS

Check out the Student Learning Development website about managing your assignments.

This site contains information on :

  • Writing essays
  • Preparing reports
  • Writing a literature review
  • Giving a presentation

Many downloadable tip sheets are available, including:

You can arrange to meet with a Learning Adviser, if you would like individual assistance.

MANAGING YOUR REFERENCES

The easiest way to manage your references is to use reference management software.

These types of software can store and organise your references. They can also generate citations and bibliographies for your assignments.

There are several commonly used reference managers including EndNote.

CITATION STYLES

You must acknowledge the sources of information you use in your assignments.


Use a standardised citation style to cite your sources.

If you are unsure which citation style to use:

  • read your Course Outline
  • ask your lecturer or tutor


More information about citation styles is available on the Referencing/Citation Styles subject guide.

PLAGIARISM

The University of Otago takes plagiarism seriously.

Complete these brief modules to check your understanding of plagiarism:
(click each one to begin - they will open in a new window)

 

    

 

For more information about plagiarism, see the University of Otago Academic Integrity website.