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Use '%' only in financial documents and when indicating academic marks/scores. Spell out the words per cent (two words) or percentage in all other instances.

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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