How to Cite a Website in Harvard Style
Learn Harvard referencing for websites with examples. Includes author, year, title, and URL formatting.
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Harvard Website Format
Template
Author (Year) Title of page. Available at: URL (Accessed: Day Month Year).
Example
Reference List Entry
NHS (2024) Overview - Type 2 diabetes. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/ (Accessed: 20 March 2024).
In-Text Citation
(NHS, 2024)
Source Details
- Author
- NHS
- Title
- Overview - Type 2 diabetes
- Year
- 2024
- URL
- https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/
- Access Date
- 20 March 2024
Formatting Tips
- Include access date for all web sources
- Use "Available at:" before URLs
- Italicize page titles
- Put access date in parentheses
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting the access date
- Not using "Available at:" format
- Omitting italics for titles
- Using incorrect date format
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Gather source information
Collect all required information for your website: author names, title, publication date, URL or DOI, and other relevant details.
- 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
Structure the citation
Arrange the elements in the correct Harvard order: typically author, date, title, source, and access information.
- 4
Apply formatting rules
Apply italics, quotation marks, and punctuation according to Harvard Standard guidelines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I always need an access date in Harvard style?
Yes, Harvard style requires access dates for all online sources to show when you retrieved the information.
How do I cite a website with no date?
Use "no date" or "n.d." in place of the year: Author (n.d.) Title...
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