Harvard System of Referencing
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Example of using MS Word for Referencing.mp4Video on MS Word Referencing Tool
This video is demonstrated how to use referencing tools in MS Word for referencing and your bibliography.
The Harvard System of Referencing
What is the Harvard System of Referencing?
The Harvard system of referencing is a simple method for quoting references where the names and dates are given in the body of the text and then they are alphabetically listed at the end of the essay or assignment or project.
Referencing Example
Video Explaining Harvard Referencing
Frequently Used Material & How to Cite it
How to Cite a Book
Author (surname, initials), Year of Publication, Title of book(italics/underlined), Edition (if applicable), Place of publication (city, country if necessary).
Example:
In the text
Harvey (2014) states communication is an essential human skill.
or
Communication is an essential human skill. (Harvey, 2014)
Bibliography
Harvey, N., 2014, Effective Communication, 4th edition, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin.
How to Cite a Newspaper Article
Author (surname, initials), Year of Publication, ‘Title of article’ (single quotation marks), Newspaper name (italics), Date, Page number(s) (if applicable).
Example:
In the text
Smith (2020) states that safe internet use is very important.
or
Safe internet use is very important. (Smith, 2020)
Bibliography
Smith, J., 2020, ‘How to use the internet safely in 2020’, The Irish Independent, 3 July 2020.
How to Cite a Website - Company, Organisation or Professional Body
Company, organisation or professional body (Year of publication in round bracket) If no date is available put n.d. Title and subtitle if applicable of the website in italics. Place of publication (if known): Publisher (if known) Available from web address [accessed] and the date you accessed the website.
Example:
In the text
The Nursing & Midwifery Courcil (2015) states that...
or
Information from the code for nurses & midwives..... followed by- (Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2015)
Bibliography
Nursing and Midwifery Council (2015) The code for nurses and midwives. London: Nursing and Midwifery Council. Available from http://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/nmc-publications/revised-new-nmc-code.pdf [accessed 29 June 2015]. Nursing and Midwifery Council (2015) The code for nurses and midwives. London: Nursing and Midwifery Council. Available from http://www.nmc.org.uk/globalassets/sitedocuments/nmcpublications/revised-new-nmc-code.pdf [accessed 29 June 2015].
How to Cite a Website with an Author
Author/editor (if identified) (surname, initials), Last update (if identified), Title of article (italics or underlined), Date accessed, Page URL (full website address).
Example:
In the text
Jones(2020) states that global warming will is a serious problem.
or
Global warming is a serious problem. (Jones, 2020)
Bibliography
Jones, S., 2020, Global Warming Today, accessed 23 February 2021
Hewitt, G. (2015) Greek debt crisis: a country on the brink. London: BBC. Available from http:// www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-33303417 [accessed 28 June 2015].
How to Cite a Pamphlets, Brochures, Leaflets
Title (italics or underlined), Year of publication, Publisher, Place of publication.
Example:
In the text
In their Keeping Well this Winter leaflet (2020) the HSE state that the health service is here for you this winter, from routine appointments to urgent care.
or
The health service is here for you this winter, from routine appointments to urgent care. (Health Service Executive, 2020)
Bibliography
Keeping Well this Winter, 2020, Health Service Executive, Limerick.
How to Cite a Video
Title (italics or underlined), Year of publication, Publisher, Place of publication.
Example:
In the text
In their Video Global Warming the Ice Caps, Global Communications (2020) states that the melting of the ice caps is a serious issue for Europe.
or
The melting of the ice caps is a serious issue for Europe. (Global Communications, 2020)
Bibliography
Global Warming the Ice Caps, 2020, Global Communications, Dublin.
How to Cite an Interview
Name of interviewee, Year of interview, Position of interviewee [Interview], Date of Interview.
Example:
In the text
McHugh (2021) stated that the figure for sales 2020 was €100,000.
or
The figure for sales in 2020 was €100,000. (HcHugh, 2021)
Bibliography
McHugh, A., 2021, Manager of MadeUp Company [Interview], 23 February.
How to Cite a YouTube Video
Name of Contributor(s), (Year of upload in round brackets), Video title and subtitle if applicable (in italics) [video]. Available from full web address [accessed date you watched the video].
Example:
In the text
The World Health Organisation Video (2015) states washing hands with either soap and water or with alcohol-based handrub, is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading infections to other.
or
Washing hands with either soap and water or with alcohol-based handrub, is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading infections to other (World Health Organisation, 2021)
Bibliography
World Health Organisation, (2015), WHO: How to handwash? With soap and water [video]. Available from https://youtu.be/3PmVJQUCm4E [accessed 23 February 2021].
How to Cite a Radio or TV Programme
Title of the programme in italics (Year of original broadcast in round brackets) [radio/television]. Broadcast channel. Date of transmission, Time of transmission using the 24-hour clock (if relevant).
Example:
In the text
President Obama said he had a pet dog. (David Attenborough meets President Obama, 2015)
*Note, I made that up, I’ve not watched the interview!
Bibliography
David Attenborough meets President Obama (2015) [television]. BBC One. 28 June 2015, 22:30.
How to Cite a Journal Article Online
Author, Year, Title of Article, Title of Journal (Italics), Volume & Issue Number, Page Number, Web Address, Date Accessed.
Example:
In the text
Davis (2014) stated that there is serious tension between social and environmental justice in Europe since 2010. OR
There is serious tension between social and environmental justice in Europe in since 2010. (Davis, 2014)
Bibliography
Davies, P.A. (2014) Green crime and victimization: tensions between social and environmental justice. Theoretical Criminology, 18(3) pp. 300-316. Available from http://proxy.library.lincoln.ac.uk/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login .aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=98396 931&site=eds-live&scope=site [accessed 26 June 2015].
Microsoft Word for Referencing
There is a Tool in MS Word that will add in your citation & generate your Bibliography in alphabetical order at the end of your document.
Give it a try! It will take the work out of referencing for you!
Example of using MS Word for Referencing.mp4Invaluable Handbooks for Referencing & Academic Writing
These Handbooks are highly recommended, they contain detailed information on Referencing & Academic Writing & examples of any possible item that you may want to create a reference for: