Generate Harvard References for Academic Papers Generate Harvard-style citations for UK and Australian academic writing.

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Harvard Citation Generator

Generate Harvard-style citations for UK and Australian academic writing.

Choose Your Source Type

Select book, journal, website, or report as your source type.

Enter Source Details

Fill in author, year, title, and publication information.

Copy Your Citation

Copy the formatted reference list entry and in-text citation.

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What Is Harvard Citation Generator?

Harvard referencing for UK, Australian, and international universities. Author-date similar to APA but with single quotes for titles, "edn." for edition, British dates, and "Available at:" for URLs. Et al. for 4+ authors.

Why Use Harvard Citation Generator?

UK and Australian standard
Reference list and in-text
Proper and/et al. author formatting
Access dates for online sources
Four source types

Common Use Cases

UK Universities

Format citations that meet UK university requirements.

Australian Academic

Create references following Australian academic standards.

International Research

Prepare references for journals that require Harvard style.

Professional Reports

Cite sources in consulting and government reports.

Technical Guide

Author: Last, F. Multiple: "and" for 2, et al. for 4+. Book: Author (Year) *Title*. edn. Place: Publisher. Journal: Author (Year) 'Title', *Journal*, Vol(Issue), pp. Pages. Access dates in British format.

Tips & Best Practices

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Check your university variant
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Single quotes for article titles
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Access dates for all online sources
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4+ authors: et al.
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Alphabetical reference list

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the difference between Harvard and APA referencing?

Harvard wraps article titles in single quotes, uses edn. for edition, includes publisher location, and applies et al. for 4+ authors compared to 3+ in APA.

Q Is Harvard referencing standardized?

No single body governs Harvard style. University-specific variants exist.

Q Do Harvard citations require access dates?

Yes, typically required for online sources.

Q How many authors should I list in a Harvard citation?

List all authors for up to three. Use et al. for four or more.

Q When should I use Harvard referencing?

When a UK, Australian, or international university requires it.

About This Tool

Harvard Citation Generator is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.