Linguistics: Referencing & Writing

A citation style is a prescribed way to represent the details of information you have used in your work.  

There are a number of different citation styles.  Ask your lecturer or tutor, if you are unsure which style to use. 

• Citation Styles 
  University of Otago Library's citation styles webpage with examples and resources for a range of commonly used styles
• Managing References 
  Compare products for storing and managing your references, before you cite and write, or create a bibliography

Commonly used styles for linguistics students include:

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

Writing Essays in English Language and Linguistics: Principles, Tips and Strategies for Undergraduates by Neal Murray 2012 - E-book - Check the Contents page first

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

Study Guides

• Planning and Writing University Assignments 
• Guidelines for Writing and Editing
• Perfect Your Punctuation - A Brief Guide to the Comma, Apostrophe, Colon and Semicolon

Tipsheets

• The Quirky Comma
• The Dreaded Apostrophe
• Colons and Semi Colons

Workshops

The Student Learning Centre offer a range of workshops that will assist with your writing:

• Writing at University
• Thesis Writing

Drop-in Thesis Clinic

If you are a postgraduate student and have a problem with some aspects of your thesis, then the thesis clinic is the place for you. You can discuss any issue related to thinking about, planning and writing a thesis. Drop in on a Thursday at 4pm.

Individual Consultations with a Learning Advisor

Visit the Student Learning Centre in the ISB Building to discuss any study concerns. Phone 479 5786 or e-mail student-learning-centre@otago.ac.nz to make an appointment with a Learning Advisor.

If you are an off-campus student, e-mail or phone 0800 808 098.

To help you prepare your thesis or dissertation or research paper:

• Use Library Search | Ketu
• Consult the Thesis Information guide or Thesis formatting videos
• Attend Student Learning Centre workshops
• Consult with your Liaison Librarian