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Harvard Website Citation Format

Basic Website:

Author/Organization (Year) 'Page title', Website name. Available at: URL (Accessed: day month year).

Blog Post:

Author (Year) 'Post title', Blog name [Blog]. Day month. Available at: URL (Accessed: day month year).

Harvard Website Citation Examples

Website with Organization Author

World Health Organization (2024) 'Mental health guidelines'. Available at: https://www.who.int/mental-health (Accessed: 15 January 2024).

In-text: (World Health Organization, 2024)

Website with Individual Author

Smith, J. (2024) 'The future of AI', Tech Today. Available at: https://techtoday.com/ai-future (Accessed: 20 January 2024).

In-text: (Smith, 2024)

Website with No Author

'Climate change facts' (2024) Environmental News. Available at: https://envnews.com/climate (Accessed: 10 January 2024).

In-text: ('Climate change facts', 2024)

Blog Post

Johnson, M. (2024) 'Research methods explained', Academic Insights [Blog]. 12 January. Available at: https://acadinsights.com/methods (Accessed: 25 January 2024).

In-text: (Johnson, 2024)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite a website in Harvard style?

Include author/organization, year, title in single quotes, website name in italics, and accessed date. Example: NHS (2024) 'Mental health support', NHS.uk. Available at: https://nhs.uk/mental-health (Accessed: 15 January 2024).

Do I need an access date for websites in Harvard?

Yes, Harvard style requires access dates for all online sources. Format as "(Accessed: day month year)" at the end of the reference.

How do I cite a website with no author in Harvard?

Use the organization or website name as the author. If no organization is clear, start with the page title in single quotes.

How do I cite a blog post in Harvard style?

Include author, year, post title in single quotes, blog name in italics with "[Blog]", date, and URL. Example: Smith, J. (2024) 'Writing tips', The Writer's Blog [Blog]. 5 January. Available at: https://example.com (Accessed: 20 January 2024).

Should I include the full URL in Harvard citations?

Yes, include the full URL after "Available at:" but you can remove tracking parameters. The link should be functional and lead directly to the source.

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