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Harvard Referencing (AGSM)

Guide to the Harvard Referencing Style, as used by Australian Government bodies

Dictionary and Encyclopedia Entries

Dictionary and encyclopedia sources only require an in-text citation.  Do not include them in the reference list.

Format

Name of dictionary or encyclopedia (Date)

Example

The Macquarie Dictionary (2020) defines . . .

Note

The title of the dictionary or encyclopedia is italicised.

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