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Harvard referencing guide

What is Harvard style?

Harvard style is an author-date system of referencing that uses in-text citations in the body of your work, followed by a reference list on a separate page at the end of the assignment.

This guide is based on and adapted from the Australian Government Style Manual, digital edn. It is specifically designed to suit the needs of Holmesglen students and staff.

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Referencing basics

What is referencing?

Referencing means acknowledging the sources you have used in your assignment. Referencing ensures that your sources can be found and checked by others.

Purpose of referencing

Avoid plagiarism
Verify quotes
Readers can find the original sources
Demonstrate the level of research you have undertaken

What must be referenced

Paraphrased information
Ideas and theories
Quotes
Facts
Figures, diagrams and images

What doesn't need to be referenced

Common knowledge: Information that is found in many sources, generally known in the subject area, and is not disputed.
e.g. The human heart has four chambers.
Conclusion of your assignment: The last paragraph summarising the key points/arguments already discussed in the body of your work.

Related guides and information

EndNote guide
Information and instructions for EndNote Online and Desktop to help manage your references.
Holmesglen plagiarism policy
Information for students and staff on academic honesty and integrity, relevant to the practice of proper referencing.
Holmesglen study skills - Referencing and plagiarism
Links to plagiarism and referencing resources, tips and advice.

Plagiarism and academic integrity
An overview of what is plagiarism, how to avoid it and how to maintain academic integrity.

Further resources

Style Manual website
The official Australian Government author-date style website with extensive coverage of Harvard referencing and writing guidelines.

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