Create a Harvard reference you can verify

Choose a source type, enter the published details, and get a Leeds-style Harvard reference plus parenthetical and narrative citations.

Source details

Build your reference

Use the details on the original source. Missing information is never invented.

Reference styleLeeds Harvard

Source type

WebpageBookJournal article

AuthorsSeparate authors with semicolons. Use Last, First Middle when possible.Corporate authorUse this when an organization, rather than a person, authored the webpage.TitlePublication yearUse [no date] only when the source has no publication or copyright date.Webpage URLDate accessedRequired for webpages and online journal articles.

Reference formatting happens in this browser. Source details are not sent to an AI provider.

Harvard output

Your formatted citations

Check your institution guide

Your Harvard reference will appear here

Add the source details on the left to create a reference-list entry and two common in-text forms.

Reference list entryParenthetical citationNarrative citation

One Harvard variant, clearly named

Useful formatting without pretending every guide is identical

This generator follows common author–date patterns from the University of Leeds. Your school, journal, or publisher may require different punctuation or source details.

Built for careful referencing

The right fields and outputs for common sources

Source-specific details

Webpages, books, and journal articles show different fields so important publication details are not hidden in one generic form.

Reference and in-text forms

Create a reference-list entry together with parenthetical and narrative citations that can be copied separately.

Local, deterministic formatting

The reference is assembled in your browser from the details you enter, without sending them to an AI model.

How it works

From source details to a reference you can check

The generated format is ready to edit and copy, but still needs a source check.

Choose the source type
Select webpage, book, or journal article to see the relevant fields.
Enter published details
Copy names, year, title, publication details, pages, URL, DOI, and access date from the original source.
Edit, copy, and verify
Use the citation form you need, then compare it with the source and your institution’s required Harvard guide.

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Harvard referencing questions

Which Harvard style does this generator use?

It follows common author–date patterns from University of Leeds examples. Harvard is not one universal style, so always check the guide required by your institution, journal, or publisher.

Which source types can I reference?

The generator supports webpages, books, and journal articles, with source-specific fields for each type.

What should I do when an author or date is missing?

First look for a corporate author. Leeds guidance allows Anon when no personal or corporate author exists, and [no date] when neither a publication nor copyright date is available. Do not guess missing information.

Are generated references always correct?

Formatting is deterministic, but accuracy depends on the details you enter and the Harvard variant you must follow. Verify the result against the original source and your required guide.

Are my source details uploaded?

No. Formatting runs locally in your browser. Choosing to continue in YouMind sends the generated citation and your added request only after you take that action.