Harvard Referencing Guide — Free 2026 Reference

Author-date Harvard referencing made simple: in-text citations, reference list format, and common source types.

In-Text Citations

  • (Smith, 2024)
  • (Smith and Jones, 2024)
  • (Smith et al., 2024)
  • Direct quote: (Smith, 2024, p. 14)

Reference List Format

Smith, J. (2024) Title of book. London: Publisher.

Smith, J. (2024) 'Article title', Journal Name, 12(3), pp. 100-115.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harvard the same as APA?

Both are author-date, but punctuation and formatting differ. Don't mix them in one paper.