How to Cite a Conference Paper in Harvard (Cite Them Right)
Learn how to cite conference proceedings and presentations 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 conference paper in your reference list:
Author, A.A. (Year) 'Title of paper', Conference Name. Location, Date. Place: Publisher, pp. #–#.
Harvard In-Text Citation
Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:
Parenthetical
(Smith and Jones, 2024)
Narrative
Smith and Jones (2024) presented...
Step-by-Step Guide
- Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your conference paper.
- 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.
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