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Accountancy & Finance: Referencing & Writing

Referencing & Writing

Referencing (and citing) refers to the method by which authors give credit to their sources of research information.

If you are unsure which citation style to use either read your Course Outline, or ask your lecturer or tutor.

  • Managing your references - find out what Reference Management Software does and what some of your options are in this introductory guide.
  • EndNote support - visit the End Note tab in our Postgraduate Guide to Library Resources and Services to find videos and tip sheets. Includes a link to the software request form.

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

You can contact Student Learning Development by phone 479 8801 or e-mail  hedc.studentlearning@otago.ac.nz to make an appointment with a Learning Adviser.

These resources will help you understand what academic misconduct is and how to avoid it.