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Formatted according to the popular "Cite Them Right" guide used by most UK universities.

UK/Australian Format

Proper date formatting (day month year), single quotes for titles, and British English conventions.

In-Text Citations Included

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Harvard Citation Examples

Journal Article

Smith, J.D. and Johnson, M.R. (2024) 'Machine learning in healthcare diagnostics', Nature Medicine, 29(4), pp. 123-145.

Book

Williams, A.B. (2023) Introduction to data science. London: Academic Press.

Website

World Health Organization (2024) 'Mental health guidelines'. Available at: https://www.who.int/mental-health (Accessed: 15 January 2024).

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Harvard In-Text Citations

Single Author

Author and year in brackets:

...as shown in recent studies (Smith, 2024).

Multiple Authors

Use "and" for two, "et al." for three+:

...the research (Smith and Johnson, 2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harvard referencing style?

Harvard referencing is an author-date citation system widely used in UK and Australian universities. It uses in-text citations like (Smith, 2024) and a reference list at the end of the document.

Is Harvard the same as APA?

They are similar but have key differences. Harvard uses single quotes for article titles, different date formatting, and "and" instead of "&" for multiple authors. Our generator handles these differences automatically.

Which universities use Harvard style?

Harvard is popular in UK universities (Oxford, Cambridge, LSE), Australian universities (Sydney, Melbourne), and many institutions in Europe and Asia. Always check your specific university's guidelines.

How do I cite a website in Harvard?

Include author/organization, year, title in single quotes, website name in italics, and accessed date. Example: NHS (2024) 'Mental health support', NHS.uk. Available at: https://nhs.uk/mental-health (Accessed: 15 January 2024).

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