In Harvard style, in-text references for newspaper articles typically include the author's last name, the year of publication, and sometimes a page number if citing a specific part of the article. The full reference in the reference list includes more details, such as the title of the article, the name of the newspaper, and the date of publication.
In-Text Citation Example
If you are referring to a specific point made by an author in a newspaper article, you would format it like this:
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If you have the author's name in the sentence:
- Smith (2022) argues that climate change poses significant threats to agriculture.
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If you don't include the author's name in the sentence:
- Climate change poses significant threats to agriculture (Smith, 2022).
Reference List Example
At the end of your document, you would include a full reference in the reference list. The format for a newspaper article looks like this:
- Author's Last Name, Initial(s). (Year) 'Title of the article', Title of the Newspaper, Date of publication. Available at: URL (Accessed: Date).
Reference List Example
For instance, if you were referencing an article by John Smith published in "The Times" on January 15, 2022, it would look like this:
- Smith, J. (2022) 'The impact of climate change on agriculture', The Times, 15 January. Available at: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/example-url (Accessed: 20 October 2023).
Complete Example
Here’s a complete example for clarity:
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In-text citation:
- According to Smith (2022), climate change has profound effects on food security.
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Reference list:
- Smith, J. (2022) 'The impact of climate change on agriculture', The Times, 15 January. Available at: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/example-url (Accessed: 20 October 2023).
This format ensures that readers can easily find the sources you referenced in your work.
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