Harvard StandardJournal Article

How to Cite a Journal Article in Harvard Style

Master Harvard referencing for journal articles. Examples with volume, issue, pages, and DOIs.

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Harvard Journal Article Format

Template

Author, A.A. (Year) 'Article title', Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pp. pages. doi:

Example

Reference List Entry

Williams, R. and Taylor, M. (2023) 'Sustainable business practices in the digital age', Journal of Business Ethics, 45(3), pp. 234-256. doi:10.1000/example.

In-Text Citation

(Williams and Taylor, 2023)

Source Details

Author
Williams, R. and Taylor, M.
Title
Sustainable business practices in the digital age
Site
Journal of Business Ethics
Year
2023
Pages
234-256
URL
doi:10.1000/example

Formatting Tips

  • Put article titles in single quotes
  • Italicize journal names
  • Use "pp." before page numbers
  • Include DOI when available

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using double quotes instead of single
  • Italicizing article titles
  • Forgetting "pp." before pages
  • Omitting volume and issue numbers

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. 1

    Gather source information

    Collect all required information for your journal article: author names, title, publication date, URL or DOI, and other relevant details.

  2. 2

    Format author names

    In Harvard, author names are formatted with last name first, followed by initials or full first name depending on the style requirements.

  3. 3

    Structure the citation

    Arrange the elements in the correct Harvard order: typically author, date, title, source, and access information.

  4. 4

    Apply formatting rules

    Apply italics, quotation marks, and punctuation according to Harvard Standard guidelines.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite an online journal article in Harvard?

Include the DOI if available. If no DOI, add "Available at: URL (Accessed: Date)".

What if there are no page numbers?

For online-only articles without pagination, omit page numbers or use article numbers if provided.

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