The Deakin Harvard style is a variation of the Harvard citation style used by Deakin University. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to cite various sources using the Deakin Harvard style, including in-text citations and the reference list.

In-Text Citations

In Deakin Harvard style, in-text citations include the author’s last name and the year of publication. For direct quotes, include the page number.

Basic Format:

– Paraphrasing: (Author Year)

– Example: (Smith 2020)

– Direct Quote: (Author Year, Page Number)

– Example: (Smith 2020, p. 15)

Examples:

– One author: (Smith 2020)

– Two authors: (Smith & Jones 2020)

– Three or more authors: (Smith, Jones & Brown 2020)

– Multiple sources: (Smith 2020; Jones 2019)

– Corporate author: (Deakin University 2020)

Reference List

The reference list at the end of your document provides full details of all sources cited in your text. Entries are listed alphabetically by the author’s last name.

Basic Format:

– Books: Author’s Last Name, First Initial(s) Year, *Title of the Book*, Edition (if applicable), Publisher, Place of Publication.

– Example: Smith, J 2020, *Understanding Psychology*, 2nd edn, Psychology Press, New York.

– Journal Articles: Author’s Last Name, First Initial(s) Year, ‘Title of the Article’, *Title of the Journal*, vol. Volume Number, no. Issue Number, pp. Page Range.

– Example: Smith, J 2020, ‘Cognitive Development in Children’, *Journal of Psychology*, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 123-135.

– Websites: Author’s Last Name, First Initial(s) Year, ‘Title of Webpage’, *Title of Website*, viewed Day Month Year, <URL>.

– Example: Smith, J 2020, ‘Understanding Cognitive Development’, *Psychology Today*, viewed 10 June 2020, <https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/understanding-cognitive-development>.

Common Source Types

Books

– Print Book: Author’s Last Name, First Initial(s) Year, *Title of the Book*, Edition (if applicable), Publisher, Place of Publication.

– Example: Smith, J 2020, *Understanding Psychology*, 2nd edn, Psychology Press, New York.

Journal Articles

– Print Journal Article: Author’s Last Name, First Initial(s) Year, ‘Title of the Article’, *Title of the Journal*, vol. Volume Number, no. Issue Number, pp. Page Range.

– Example: Smith, J 2020, ‘Cognitive Development in Children’, *Journal of Psychology*, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 123-135.

Websites

– Webpage with Author: Author’s Last Name, First Initial(s) Year, ‘Title of Webpage’, *Title of Website*, viewed Day Month Year, <URL>.

– Example: Smith, J 2020, ‘Understanding Cognitive Development’, *Psychology Today*, viewed 10 June 2020, <https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/understanding-cognitive-development>.

– Webpage with Corporate Author: Corporate Author Year, ‘Title of Webpage’, *Title of Website*, viewed Day Month Year, <URL>.

– Example: Deakin University 2020, ‘Research at Deakin’, *Deakin University*, viewed 10 June 2020, <https://www.deakin.edu.au/research>.

Other Common Sources

– Reports: Author’s Last Name, First Initial(s) Year, *Title of Report*, Publisher, Place of Publication.

– Example: Johnson, L 2019, *Annual Financial Report*, Finance Publishing, Melbourne.

– Conference Papers: Author’s Last Name, First Initial(s) Year, ‘Title of Paper’, in Editor’s First Initial Last Name (ed.), *Title of Proceedings*, Publisher, Place of Publication, pp. Page Range.

– Example: Brown, P 2018, ‘Advances in Cognitive Psychology’, in R Smith (ed.), *Proceedings of the International Conference on Psychology*, Academic Press, Sydney, pp. 45-60.

– Theses and Dissertations: Author’s Last Name, First Initial(s) Year, *Title of Thesis*, type of thesis, Institution, Place.

– Example: Davis, M 2020, *The Role of Environmental Factors in Cognitive Development*, PhD thesis, Deakin University, Melbourne.

Formatting Guidelines

– General: Use a readable font (e.g., Times New Roman 12 pt) and maintain double spacing throughout the text.

– Title Page: Include the title of your paper, your name, course name, and date.

– Headers: Include a header with the page number in the top right corner.

– Headings: Use clear and concise headings to organize different sections of your paper.

– Reference List: Start the reference list on a new page at the end of your document. List entries alphabetically by the author’s last name. Use a hanging indent for each entry.

By following this Deakin Harvard citation guide, you can ensure your academic writing is properly cited and adheres to the standards of Deakin University. This will help maintain the credibility and integrity of your work.