Mistakes Checklist
Common Harvard Website Citation Mistakes
Published studies report citation/reference error rates between 25-54%. Use this page to catch the most frequent formatting failures before submission.
Top mistakes to avoid
- ⚠Forgetting the access date
- ⚠Not using "Available at:" format
- ⚠Omitting italics for titles
- ⚠Using incorrect date format
Fix checklist
- ✓Include access date for all web sources
- ✓Use "Available at:" before URLs
- ✓Italicize page titles
- ✓Put access date in parentheses
Frequently asked questions
Do I always need an access date in Harvard style?
Yes, Harvard style requires access dates for all online sources to show when you retrieved the information.
How do I cite a website with no date?
Use "no date" or "n.d." in place of the year: Author (n.d.) Title...
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