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British, rather than American, spellings should be used for words such as colour, analyse, neighbour, organisation, favourite, traveller, programme, etc.

The New Zealand Oxford Dictionary is the prime authority for spelling and is accessible online through the University of Otago Library.

About the Writing Style Guide

This guide is designed to help ensure writing style – whether for internal or external audiences, written for print or online – is consistent and maintains a professional standard across the University. It is not designed for academic writing.

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Please send any feedback – including reports of errors or requests for changes – to writing.style@otago.ac.nz

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