Linguistics: Referencing & Writing
Help with citing references
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:
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Publication manual of the American Psychological Association
(APA manual 6th ed.) Central Books BF76.7 .AG49 2010 -
The Chicago manual of style, 16th ed.
Central Books Z 253 .CH32 2010, and E-book -
MLA handbook for writers of research papers
Central Books PN147 .GD94 2009
Avoiding plagiarism
The University of Otago takes plagiarism seriously. These resources will help you understand what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.
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Academic Integrity and Academic Misconduct Information for StudentsInformation about academic misconduct, including definitions.
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PlagiarismDefinition of plagiarism and information on how to avoid it.
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Dishonest practice and Plagiarism: A brief guide for studentsDishonest practice summary information sheet for students (1.7 MB pdf)
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Where to seek adviceIdentifies a range of support services and resources.