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Generate accurate Harvard references for journal articles with full DOI support. Search by DOI, title, or author for instant formatting.

Harvard Journal Reference Format

Print Journal:

Surname, Initial(s). (Year) 'Article title', Journal Name, volume(issue), pp. pages.

Online Journal with DOI:

Surname, Initial(s). (Year) 'Article title', Journal Name, volume(issue), pp. pages. doi:xxxxx.

Harvard Journal Reference Examples

Journal Article (Print)

Smith, J.D. and Johnson, M.R. (2024) 'Machine learning in healthcare diagnostics', Nature Medicine, 29(4), pp. 123-145.

In-text: (Smith and Johnson, 2024)

Journal Article with DOI

Williams, A.B. (2024) 'Climate change impacts on agriculture', Environmental Science, 45(2), pp. 78-95. doi:10.1234/example.

In-text: (Williams, 2024)

Online Journal Article

Thompson, L. (2024) 'Cognitive development in children', Psychology Today, 52(3), pp. 201-220. Available at: https://doi.org/10.5678/example (Accessed: 15 January 2024).

In-text: (Thompson, 2024)

Journal Article with Multiple Authors

Garcia, R., Lee, S., Chen, W. and Brown, T. (2024) 'Advances in renewable energy', Energy Research, 18(1), pp. 34-56.

In-text: (Garcia et al., 2024)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reference a journal article in Harvard style?

Include author, year, article title in single quotes, journal name in italics, volume, issue in brackets, and page numbers. Example: Smith, J.D. (2024) 'Machine learning advances', Nature Medicine, 29(4), pp. 123-145.

Should I include the DOI in Harvard references?

Yes, include the DOI when available. Format it as "doi:" followed by the number, or as a full URL. Example: doi:10.1038/example or Available at: https://doi.org/10.1038/example.

How do I format volume and issue numbers in Harvard?

Volume number comes first without any label, followed by issue number in parentheses. Example: 29(4) means volume 29, issue 4.

How do I reference a journal article from a database in Harvard?

If accessed through a database, include the database name. Example: Smith, J. (2024) 'Article title', Journal Name, 15(2), pp. 45-67. ProQuest [Online]. (Accessed: 15 January 2024).

How do I reference multiple authors in Harvard journal references?

List all authors with "and" before the last. For 4+ authors, use the first author followed by "et al." Example: Smith, J., Johnson, M. and Williams, A. (2024) or Smith, J. et al. (2024).

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