How to cite using Harvard Citation (Cite Them Right 12th Edition)

Jonathan Munyoro

Last Update 2 years ago

Citing in Harvard style (Cite Them Right 12th Edition) involves two main components: in-text citations and reference entries. Here's a brief overview:

In-Text Citations:

  • These are brief references in the running text that direct readers to the reference entry at the end of the paper.
  • An in-text citation consists of the last name of the author(s), the year of publication, and a page number if relevant.
  • There are a number of ways of incorporating in-text citations into your work. For example:
    • One author: It has been emphasised that good referencing is an important academic skill (Harris, 2015).
    • Two authors: Good referencing is an important academic skill (Harris & Lee, 2015).
    • Three authors: Good referencing is an important academic skill (Harris, Lee & Kim, 2015).
    • Four or more authors: Good referencing is an important academic skill (Harris et al., 2015).

Reference Entries:

  • These are detailed entries that appear at the end of your paper.
  • They generally include information about the author, publication date, title, and source.
  • The format varies depending on the type of source (e.g., book, journal article, webpage).
  • For more detailed guidelines, you may want to check out resources liketheMendeley Citation Guide https://www.mendeley.com/guides/citation-guides/

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