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Written in full as the Otago University Students' Association (note the apostrophe) in the first instance. Abbreviated as OUSA (with no full stops) in subsequent 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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