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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.

We acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and acknowledge Traditional Owners of the lands where our staff and students, live, learn and work.Acknowledgement of Country

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