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.
- Referencing and Citation StylesThis guide includes links to manuals and information about the commonly used citation styles at the University of Otago, including:
- APA
- MLA
- Chicago
- Harvard
- Vancouver
- 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:
- Study Guides
- Tip sheets
- Online Tutorials
- Workshops
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.
Writing Guidelines for Business StudentsPublication Date: 2013A practical guide for business students that contains chapters on finding information, note taking, writing essays, literature reviews, research proposals, research reports, writing for the web and more.
These resources will help you understand what academic misconduct is and how to avoid it.
- Academic Integrity and Academic Misconduct Information for StudentsInformation about academic misconduct, including definitions.
- PlagiarismDefinition of plagiarism and information on how to avoid it.
- Where to seek adviceIdentifies a range of support services and resources.