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📖 Harvard reference format
There is no single official Harvard style — each university publishes its own guide. This generator follows the most common version (the "Cite Them Right" pattern used by many Malaysian and UK universities). Always check your faculty guide for small differences.
Journal article
Book
Website
📝 Harvard vs APA — the differences
| Harvard | APA 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Author initials | Surname, A.B. | Surname, A. B. |
| Two authors | and | & |
| Article title | in ‘single quotes’ | plain text |
| Pages | pp. 45–67 | 45–67 |
| Websites | Available at: URL (Accessed: date) | URL only |
| Book place of publication | Yes | No |
| 4+ authors | First author et al. | Up to 20 listed |
❓ FAQ
Is this Harvard referencing generator free?
Yes, free with no sign-up. It runs in your browser and does not store what you type.
Which version of Harvard does it use?
The common "Cite Them Right" author-date pattern. Universities publish their own Harvard guides, so compare with your faculty guide for punctuation details.
How do I reference a website in Harvard style?
Give the author or organisation, year, title in italics, then "Available at: URL (Accessed: day month year)". Choose Website as the source type and the generator adds the accessed date.
How many authors before "et al." in Harvard?
In this common version, up to three authors are listed; four or more become the first author followed by et al.
Can I switch to APA or IEEE?
Yes. Change the Style dropdown above the form.
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