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Dentistry: Referencing & Writing

Citing your references

A citation style is a standardized way of citing materials used in your research that will help you to avoid plagiarism.  Ask your lecturer if you are unsure which style to use.

Options for Managing References

Tips on choosing and using citation styles (also called referencing styles) plus using systems such as EndNote, Zotero and Mendeley.

Avoiding plagiarism

The University of Otago takes plagiarism seriously.  These resources will help you understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. 

Help with Writing

 

To assist you to develop the writing skills necessary to become a confident and skilled writer, the Student Learning Development offer the following services:

  • One to one consultations
  • Online resources
  • Peer learning and support programmes
  • Workshops