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Nau Mai Haere Mai | Welcome | Afio Mai | Aere Mai | Malo e me'a mai | Fakatalofa atu | Bula | Fakaalofa lahi atu | Ulu tonu mai!  This guide is a starting point for studying and researching Linguistics at the University of Otago, and connects you to books, article databases & journals, major reference works, and other key sources, as well as information about citing and referencing.

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Below are recommended tools to use when searching for academic literature on your topic.  Explore the Journals & Databases tab above in the navigation bar for even more database options.

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This guide lists key databases and journals you can use for finding articles and books for your assignments. Use keyword and topic searches to find relevant information on your topic.

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