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How to Cite The Guardian in Harvard

The Guardian is cited as an online newspaper source in Harvard. Use the journalist, article title, publication name, date, URL, and access date.

Guardian Harvard Reference Format

Online Article:

Author (Year) 'Article title', The Guardian, day month. Available at: URL (Accessed: day month year).

No Named Author:

'Article title' (Year) The Guardian, day month. Available at: URL (Accessed: day month year).

Guardian Harvard Reference Examples

Online Guardian Article

Smith, H. (2024) 'Universities face new funding pressure', The Guardian, 15 March. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/education/example (Accessed: 8 May 2026).

In-text: (Smith, 2024)

Opinion or Column

Jones, O. (2024) 'Why student finance needs reform', The Guardian, 2 April. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/example (Accessed: 8 May 2026).

In-text: (Jones, 2024)

No Named Author

'Climate policy plan published' (2024) The Guardian, 10 June. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/example (Accessed: 8 May 2026).

In-text: ('Climate policy plan published', 2024)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I cite The Guardian in Harvard?

Use the named author, year, article title in single quotes, The Guardian in italics, publication date, URL, and access date.

Do I italicise The Guardian in Harvard references?

Yes. The newspaper or publication name is italicised, while the article title stays in single quotes.

How do I cite a Guardian article with no author?

Start with the article title in single quotes, then the year, The Guardian, date, URL, and access date. If The Guardian is clearly the corporate author, follow your module handbook.

Do Guardian articles need access dates?

Yes. Online newspaper articles should include an access date in Cite Them Right Harvard references.

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