Harvard Referencing Generator

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In-text: (Author et al., n.d.)

What Harvard referencing is

Harvard is an author-date style used across UK and Australian universities. A short in-text citation, (Smith, 2024), points to a full entry in an alphabetical reference list. Because "Harvard" is a family of closely related styles rather than one fixed manual, small details vary by institution — always confirm against your course guide.

Harvard formats, with examples

Journal article

Author, Initials. (Year) 'Article title', Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pp. Pages. doi: xxxx.

Book

Author, Initials. (Year) Title of book. Publisher.

Website

Author, Initials. (Year) Title of page. Available at: URL (Accessed: Day Month Year).

Harvard in-text citations

  • Paraphrase: (Smith, 2024)
  • Direct quote: (Smith, 2024, p. 15)
  • Three or more authors: (Smith et al., 2024)
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Frequently asked questions

What is Harvard referencing?

Harvard is an author-date referencing style widely used in UK and Australian universities. It uses in-text citations like (Smith, 2024) matched to an alphabetical reference list. Note that 'Harvard' isn't a single fixed standard — individual universities publish small variations, so always check your institution's guide.

How do you write a Harvard in-text citation?

Author and year in parentheses: (Smith, 2024). For a direct quote add a page: (Smith, 2024, p. 15). Two authors: (Smith and Jones, 2024); three or more: (Smith et al., 2024).

How do you cite a book in Harvard style?

Author, Initials. (Year) Title of book. Publisher. The book title is italicized.

Is this Harvard generator free?

Yes — free, no sign-up, Harvard style for journal articles, books, and websites, with the in-text citation.

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