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    Supports: Website URLs, Journal DOIs, Book ISBNs, Academic databases

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    • ISBN numbers

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    Why Use Our Harvard Generator?

    Create accurate Harvard citations that meet UK university standards. Our free generator follows the Harvard author-date system used by Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, and universities worldwide.

    Perfect for business studies, economics, social sciences, and any assignment requiring Harvard referencing. No registration required - start citing immediately.

    What is Harvard Citation Style?

    Harvard referencing is an author-date citation system widely used in UK universities and international academic institutions. It provides a clear, consistent way to acknowledge sources by including the author's surname and publication year in the text, with full details in a reference list.

    Unlike footnote systems, Harvard citations appear directly in your text as (Smith 2023), making it easy for readers to identify sources without interrupting the flow of reading. This system is particularly popular in business, economics, and social science disciplines.

    When to Use Harvard Style

    Academic Disciplines

    • Business and Management Studies
    • Economics and Finance
    • Social Sciences
    • International Relations
    • Marketing and Communications

    Institutions

    • Most UK Universities
    • Australian Universities
    • International Business Schools
    • Research Institutions
    • Professional Reports

    Harvard Citation Examples

    Book

    Smith, J.A. (2023) The economics of global trade, 2nd edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

    Journal Article

    Johnson, M.K. (2023) 'Climate change and business strategy', International Business Review, 45(3), pp. 234-251.

    Website

    BBC News (2023) UK economy shows signs of recovery, viewed 15 March 2023, <https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business>.

    ⚠️Common Harvard Citation Mistakes to Avoid

    ×Mixing author-date with footnote systems
    ×Incorrect use of 'ibid.' (not used in Harvard style)
    ×Missing 'viewed' date for online sources
    ×Wrong punctuation between author and year
    ×Not using single quotes for article titles

    Harvard Citation FAQ

    What is Harvard referencing style?

    Harvard style is an author-date referencing system widely used in UK universities and international research. It uses in-text citations with author surname and year, plus a reference list at the end.

    When should I use Harvard style?

    Use Harvard style for business studies, economics, social sciences, and most UK university assignments. Many international universities also prefer Harvard for its clarity and consistency.

    How do I cite multiple authors in Harvard style?

    For 2 authors, use 'and' (Smith and Jones 2023). For 3+ authors, use 'et al.' after the first author (Smith et al. 2023).

    What's the difference between Harvard and APA?

    Harvard uses single quotes for article titles and 'viewed' dates for websites. APA uses double quotes and 'retrieved' dates. Harvard also has different punctuation patterns.