How to Cite a Lecture or PowerPoint in Harvard (Cite Them Right)
Learn how to cite class lectures, slides, and course materials in Harvard format (Cite Them Right). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.
Harvard Reference List Format
Here is the standard Harvard format for citing a lecture or powerpoint in your reference list:
Instructor, A.A. (Year) 'Title of lecture' [Lecture]. Module Name. Institution. Day Month.
Harvard Example for a Lecture or PowerPoint
A complete Harvard reference for a lecture or powerpoint, formatted by the official Harvard CSL style definition — the same engine that powers the generator on this site:
Fitzgerald, R. (2024) “Week 4: Building an argument,” ENGL 210: Academic Writing. State University, 12 February.
Matching in-text citation: (Fitzgerald, 2024)
Harvard In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Instructor, 2024)
Narrative
Instructor (2024) explains...
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your lecture or powerpoint.
- Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Harvard (Cite Them Right) template shown above.
- Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
- Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
- Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Harvard requirements.
Evidence and review notes
Worked examples are generated by citeproc from the published CSL definition, not written by a language model. Editorial guidance and sources in this section were reviewed on 2026-08-14.
CSL style record: harvard.csl
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I cite a lecture or powerpoint in Harvard?
- To cite a lecture or powerpoint in Harvard (Cite Them Right), include the author, title, date, and source location. Use our free citation generator for automatic formatting.
- What is the Harvard format for a lecture or powerpoint citation?
- The Harvard format for a lecture or powerpoint is: Instructor, A.A. (Year) 'Title of lecture' [Lecture]. Module Name. Institution. Day Month.
- What does the in-text citation look like for a lecture or powerpoint in Harvard?
- In Harvard, the in-text citation for the example above is (Instructor, 2024)
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