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How to cite a Book in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite a book using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (Year Published) Title. City: Publisher

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Johnman, A. (1996) The Case of Cambodia

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It combined an idealization of the Angkor Empire (802–1431), with an existential fear for the existence of the Cambodian state, which had historically been liquidated under Vietnamese and Siamese intervention (Johnman, 1996)

 

How to cite a Journal in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite a journal using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (Year Published) Title. Publication Title [online], Volume number (Issue number): Pages Used. Available from: http://Website URL [Accessed Date Accessed]

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Carr, C. and Walther, J. (2014) Increasing Attributional Certainty via Social Media: Learning About Others One Bit at a Time. J Comput-Mediat Comm [online], 19 (4): 922-937. Available from: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jcc4.12072 [Accessed 20 August 2014]

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However, the Internet may uniquely and naturally reveal both positively and negatively valenced information about an individual for two reasons. (Carr and Walther, 2014)

 

How to cite Film or Movie in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite a film or movie using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Title (Year Published) City: Publisher. Year Published

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Sleepaway Camp Series (1983) Hollywood: Robert Hiltzik, Felissa Rose. 1983

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From the Sleepaway Camp Poster Slogan: 'A nice place for a summer vacation, the perfect place to die!' (Sleepaway Camp Series, 1983)

 

How to cite an Online image or video in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite an online image or video using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (Year Published) Title [online]. Available from: http://Website URL [Accessed Date Accessed]

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Keith, P. (2008) The Source [online]. Available from: http://www.thamespathway.com/images/chapter1/source-stone.JPG [Accessed 13 October 2014]

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Figure 1 (Keith, 2008)

 

How to cite a Website in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite a website using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (Year Published) Title [online]. Available from: http://Website URL [Accessed Date Accessed]

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Anc.org.za, (2014) ANC [online]. Available from: http://www.anc.org.za/2014/manifesto/ [Accessed 10 June 2014]

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""Continue work to achieve universal access to running water and decent sanitation."" (Anc.org.za, 2014)

 

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How to cite a Blog in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite a blog using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (Year Published) Title. Publication Title [online]. Available from: http://Website URL [Accessed Date Accessed]

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Soskey, G. (2014) The Best Quotes From Oscar Wilde on Writing and Creativity [SlideShare]. Hubspot [online]. Available from: http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/oscar-wilde-writing-quotes-slideshare [Accessed 2 July 2014]

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“The imagination imitates. It is the critical spirit that creates.” (Soskey, 2014)

 

How to cite a Court case in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite a court case using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Title (Year Published). . vols.

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Brown v. Board of Education (2014). . vols.

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All were NAACP-sponsored cases. The Davis case, the only case of the five originating from a student protest, began when 16-year-old Barbara Rose Johns organized and led a 450-student walkout of Moton High School.[16] The Gebhart case was the only one where a trial court, affirmed by the Delaware Supreme Court, found that discrimination was unlawful; in all the other cases the plaintiffs had lost as the original courts had found discrimination to be lawful. (Brown v. Board of Education, 2014)

 

How to cite a Dictionary entry in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite a dictionary entry using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (Year Published) Title. Publication Title [online].  p. Pages Used. Available from: http://Website URL [Accessed Date Accessed]

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(2014). [online]. Available from: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/TRISOMY [Accessed 13 July 2014]

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the condition of having three copies of a given chromosome in each body cell rather than the normal number of two (2014)

 

How to cite an E-book or PDF in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite an e-book or pdf using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (Year Published) Title [online]. City: Publisher. Available from: http://Website URL [Accessed Date Accessed]

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Schultz, W., Hernandez, P. and Woodcock, A. et al. (2011) Patching the Pipeline: Reducing Educational Disparities in the Sciences Through Minority Training Programs. 1st ed [online]. American Educational Research Association, SAGE Publication. Available from: http://epa.sagepub.com.proxy.library.vcu.edu/content/33/1/95.full.pdf+html [Accessed 15 September 2014]

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""innovation, creativity, and novel discoveries are accelerated by a diversity of ideas and perspectives."" (Schultz et al., 2011)

 

How to cite an Edited book in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite an edited book using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (ed) (Year Published). City: Publisher

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Silver, D. and Massanari, A. (ed) (2006). . 1st ed. New York: New York University Press

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It suggests that offline environment could influence online activities, while online expectations may offer feedback to online experience (Silver and Massanari, 2006)

 

How to cite an Email in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite an email using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (Year Published) Title.

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Wright, J. (2014) [Nutrena] Re: General Inquiry.

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Hello Margaret,

Thank you for your inquiry and for visiting our web site. The Stock and Stable 12% pellet and 12% sweet feed are both 12% protein. The SafeChoice Senior is 14% protein. The DE for SafeChoice Senior is 2.8 Mcal/kg. The DE for the Stock and Stable is 2.2 Mcal/kg. The Dry Matter is 87 - 88% for the feeds.

All of the Nutrena premium horse feeds contain prebiotics and probiotics for improved digestion and nutrient absorption, controlled starch and sugar at levels to support activity level and life stage of the horse, guaranteed and balanced amino acids, balanced vitamins/minerals and organic minerals for increased bioavailability, and contain added biotin for hoof health and hair coat and biotin also acts as a digestive enzyme. The premium horse feeds include any of the SafeChoice, Vitality, Pro Force, or Empower products.

I hope this information is helpful to you. Please don’t hesitate to email me if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Jolene M. Wright, M.S.
Cargill Feed & Nutrition
www.nutrenaworld.com
www.horsefeedblog.com
www.sportsmanschoicefeeds.com
www.loyallpetfood.com

Confidentiality Note: This message is intended only for the named recipient and may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. Unauthorized individuals or entities are not permitted access to this information. Any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail, and delete this message and any attachments. Thank you.""

 Please consider the Environment before printing this email (Wright, 2014)

 

How to cite an Encyclopedia article in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite an encyclopedia article using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Moseley, A. (2010) Philosophy of Love. Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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valued respected companionship (Moseley, 2010)

 

How to cite an Interview in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite an interview using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Gillies, O. (2014) Relaxation Spaces Tour.

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The feedback we've received has been either very positive or constructive criticism. When we get suggestions, we adapt the space to meet the needs of students. (Gillies, 2014)

 

How to cite a Magazine in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite a magazine using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (Year Published) Title. Publication Title [online], (Issue number): Pages Used. Available from: http://Website URL [Accessed Date Accessed]

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Lintott, A. (2014) [online]. Available from: http://www.leisuremedia.com/digital/index1.cfm?mag=Sports%20Management&codeid=2840&linktype=homepage [Accessed 21 September 2014]

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'promoting sporting habits for life among 16-25 year olds' (Lintott, 2014)

 

How to cite a Newspaper in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite a newspaper using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (Year Published) Title. Publication Title [online], p. Pages Used. Available from: http://Website URL [Accessed Date Accessed]

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Kellogg Company Fact Sheet (2014). [online], p. 1. Available from: http://file:///Users/TORWEISEONG/Downloads/K+fact+sheet_FINAL+2+11+14+%25282%2529%20(1).pdf [Accessed 20 October 2014]

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the world's leading cereal company; second largest producer of cookies, crackers and savory snacks; and a leading North American frozen foods company. (Kellogg Company Fact Sheet, 2014)

 

How to cite a Podcast in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite a podcast using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (Year Published) Title [online]. Available from: http://Website URL [Accessed Date Accessed]

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Young, N. (2014) [online]. Available from: http://uh.mediasite.com/mediasite/Play/5bb0b8e07b0745269c8d95794f1087a61d [Accessed 12 September 2014]

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Sharecropping, a way for whites to recreate slavery but with debt. (Young, 2014)

 

How to cite a Song in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite a song using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Author Surname, Author Initial. (Year Published) Title. [online]. Available from: http://Website URL [Accessed Date Accessed]

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Stewart, R. (2011) Sharkwater Trailer. [online]. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxcophNGLdg [Accessed 18 June 2014]

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""Sharks are so afraid of us and they think of us as a threat""
""Soda pop machines kill more people than we do""
""Future generations are going to look at us and this of us as barbarians (Stewart, 2011)

 

How to cite The Bible in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite The Bible using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Title, (Year Published) City: Publisher

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The Hadith, (n.d.)

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Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported: The Prophet said, ""A woman is married for four things, i.e. her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a losers. (The Hadith, n.d.)

 

How to cite a TV Show in Harvard – University of Birmingham style


Use the following template to cite a TV Show using the Harvard – University of Birmingham citation style.

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Title (Year Published) Channel number: Broadcaster. Year Published

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Taboo USA: Extreme Obesity (2013) 553: National Geographic Channel. 2013

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As we are a wealthier country, thinner bodies are actually more attractive because they are associated now with having the affluence to afford healthier food and nutrition and the leisure time to exercise. - Margo Demello, PHD (cultural anthropologist) (Taboo USA: Extreme Obesity, 2013)