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This online guide recommends how to cite and reference according to BU’s version of the Harvard style for 2021/22 academic year, starting 20th September 2021.
There is no single authority that defines the 'Harvard' referencing style. There is no standard version of Harvard referencing. ‘Harvard’ is a generic term for any style that contains author-date references.
If you are an academic or PhD research staff writing for external publication please follow author guidelines issued to you by your publisher.
You should also check Faculty / Unit / Dissertation Handbooks where you may find further information and / or you may receive further instruction (e.g. about layout) from Academic Staff.
Updated November 2019: note about BU History students use Chicago style added (1 min 42 secs into vid). Note about myBU replaced by Brightspace (2 min 26 secs into vid).
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