We no longer use 'first semester' or 'second semester'.
Use lower case 's' for 'semester' except where it begins a sentence.
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.
Feedback
Please send any feedback – including reports of errors or requests for changes – to writing.style@otago.ac.nz
