Author–date pattern
Harvard styles vary by university, but most use (Author, Year) in text and a reference list at the end.
Consistency beats perfection
Pick your institution’s Harvard guide and stick to it. Mixing APA punctuation with Harvard years is a common way to lose easy marks.
Checklist
- Every in-text cite has a list entry
- Years match
- Multiple works by the same author are distinguished
- URLs/DOIs follow your school’s rule
Check your assignment with Harvard selected as the citation style.