Mastering Harvard Style Referencing (3 Hours)

By the end of the "Mastering Harvard Style Referencing" class, participants will achieve the following outcomes:

• Deep Understanding of Harvard Referencing
• Practical Referencing Skills
• Ability to Handle Complex Citations
• Avoidance of Common Mistakes
• Familiarity with Referencing Tools
• Enhanced Academic Writing
• Confidence in Academic Integrity

Module 1: Introduction to Harvard Referencing (1 Hour)

Overview of Referencing: The importance of citing sources in academic and professional writing.

What is Harvard Style Referencing? An overview of the characteristics and general rules of Harvard referencing.

The Purpose of Referencing: Understanding why proper citation is crucial for academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism.

Module 2: The Basics of Harvard Referencing (1 Hour)

In-text Citations: How to correctly insert citations within the body of your text, including author-date citations

Reference Lists: Guidelines for compiling a comprehensive list of all sources cited in your work.

Referencing Different Types of Sources: Practical examples on how to reference books, journal articles, websites, and other common sources.

Module 3: Applying Harvard Referencing in Real-World Scenarios (1 Hour)

Avoiding Common Mistakes: Review of frequent errors in referencing and how to avoid them.

Referencing Software: Introduction to tools and software that can assist in managing references and formatting them correctly according to Harvard style.

Putting it All Together: How to integrate Harvard referencing seamlessly into your academic writing.