Guide to Plagiarism, Research and Referencing

Examples of referencing using Harvard style:

Journal Article in Print

When using an article from a journal in print, the order is similar to that of an online journal, but there are a few differences within the reference list order. Note that the place of publication can usually be found on the inside cover of the journal.

In-text citations

We use as an example the article ‘Mental Stimulation as a Stress Reliever in Patients,’ found in the New Zealand Veterinary Nurse Journal. The following examples show how to cite this article with in-text citations, depending on the situation:

As described by Greenfield (2012), understanding how the use of behavioural techniques can reduce stress in practice is a simple of cost effective way to improve our patient’s welfare.

By reducing stress, we provide the patent with a more positive experience while in our practices (Greenfield, 2012).

Reference list

The order for the reference list is as follows:

Journal article in print: surname, initial date of publication, ‘Title’, sponsorship, place of sponsorship, vol. number, edition number, page number.

So, using the article ‘Mental Stimulation as a Stress Reliever in Patients’ as an example, you would reference it as follows:

Greenfield, S. (2012) Mental Stimulation as a Stress Reliever in Patients. The New Zealand Veterinary Nurse Journal, Christchurch, New Zealand, 18:62, pp.6-7.