This article will detail the rules and formatting requirements for writing Harvard citation format, including how to write in-text citations and reference lists. I hope it will help you in writing academic papers.
I. Types of citation
1. In-text citation: When you directly quote other people’s opinions and data in your paper, you need to mark the source in the corresponding position.
2. reference list: at the end of the paper lists all the cited literature, including books, journal articles, websites and so on.
Citation format
1. books: author’s name + year + title + publisher + location. For example, Smith, Z. (2017). Swing Time. London: Penguin.
2. journal article: author’s name + year + title of article + journal name + volume + start and end page numbers. For example, Thagard, P. (1990). ‘Philosophy and Machine Learning’, Canadian Journal of Philosophy, 20(2), pp.261-276.
III. Reference List Format
1. Book: Author’s name + year + title + publisher + location + edition. For example: Danielson, D. (ed.,) (1999). The Cambridge Companion to Milton. 2nd edn. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
2. journal article: author’s name + year + title of article + journal name + volume + start and end pages + DOI. e.g. Adamson, P. (2019). ‘American History at the Foreign Office: Exporting the Silent Epic Western’, Film History, 31(2), pp. 32-59. doi:10.2979/filmhitory.31.2.02.
IV. Notes
1. In-text citations and reference lists should correspond to each other. 2.
2. In-text citations should be italicised to show distinction. 3.
3. References should be listed in alphabetical order. 4.
4. The list of references should be on a separate page, and each citation should be on a new line. 5.
5. The same citation format should be used throughout the whole paper.
6. It is strictly forbidden to make up references on your own.
Appendix
1. The difference between Biography and Reference List. 2.
2. Examples of the overall format of a book. 3.
3. an example of a book’s version format. 4. a chapter format.
4. Example of a book chapter format. 5.
5. journal article format example. 6.
6. Example of a printed journal article format. 7.
7. Examples of online-only journal article formats with DOIs.
Please note that the above examples are for reference only and should be adjusted according to the actual citation. It is also recommended that you read the relevant regulations carefully before writing your paper to ensure that you comply with the requirements of your university or organisation.
