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.
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.