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Harvard Citation Generator

Harvard author–date references for common sources.

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What this harvard citation generator does

Harvard referencing is a family of author–date styles rather than a single standard, so institutions publish their own variants. This generator follows the widely used pattern: author, year, title in italics, publisher or container, and URL with an access date for online sources.

Because variants differ in punctuation and capitalisation, the output is a reliable starting point rather than a submission-ready guarantee. Check your course handbook for the exact form your department requires.

Why use it

  • Start a reference list in the author–date style used by many universities.
  • Keep titles italicised and publication details in a consistent order.
  • See where an access date belongs for an online source.

How to use it

  1. 1Choose the source type.
  2. 2Fill in author, year, title, publisher or container and URL.
  3. 3Copy the reference and adjust punctuation to your institution's variant if needed.

Worked examples

Book

Input

Verma, Asha · 2025 · Designing tools people trust · Jade Press

Output

Verma, A. (2025) Designing tools people trust. Jade Press.

Webpage

Input

Verma, Asha · 2025 · Designing tools people trust · KitJade Guides · accessed 10 November 2026

Output

Verma, A. (2025) Designing tools people trust. KitJade Guides. Available at: https://kitjade.com/blog/ (Accessed: 10 November 2026).

Common mistakes

  • Mixing Harvard punctuation with APA punctuation in the same reference list.
  • Omitting the access date for an online source that may change.
  • Using the website name where the publisher belongs, or vice versa.

Frequently asked questions

Is Harvard the same everywhere?
No. Harvard is a generic name for author–date styles, and universities publish variants. Follow your institution's guide when it differs.
What goes in an in-text citation?
Author family name, year and a page number when quoting, for example (Verma, 2025, p. 14).
Should the URL keep https://?
Many Harvard variants include the full URL. Some omit the scheme. Follow your department's example.

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