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If you follow a citation style correctly, you will avoid plagiarism and help your reader find your information sources. Ask your lecturer/supervisor if you are not sure which style you should use. The Chicago A 16th ed. is typically used in the Classics program at Otago:
Reference management software imports documents and bibliographic data in order to store this information and generate references and bibliographies in their writing documents. This means that researchers save a lot of time as they do not have to write out citations or bibliographies manually.
The three most commonly used reference management software are:
See our Managing Your References guide for more information and tips for choosing which software is best for you.
To develop your skills in writing, consult the Student Learning Development webpage. There are workshops or one-to-one consultations with student learning staff available.
Massey University have created this tool to help you plan your essays. It provides a timeline with a list of steps to follow.
This website provides a basic introduction to historical research for anyone and everyone who is interested in exploring the past.