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How to Cite a Journal Article in Harvard (Cite Them Right)

Learn how to cite peer-reviewed and academic journal articles 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 journal article in your reference list:

Author, A.A. (Year) 'Title of article', Journal Name, volume(issue), pp. pages. doi:xxxxx.

Harvard In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

(Smith and Jones, 2024, p. 12)

Narrative

Smith and Jones (2024) observed...

Key Harvard Formatting Rules

  • Put the article title in single quotation marks.
  • Italicize the journal name.
  • Include doi: if available.
  • Use pp. for page ranges.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your journal article.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the Harvard (Cite Them Right) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your reference list: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match Harvard requirements.

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