
Harvard referencing: the reference list and the bibliography
A reference list is a list of all your sources that have been cited in the assignment. The list is inclusive showing all types of material, including books, journals, online sources, personal communications and conference proceedings. It is not divided into separate lists according to source type. The list should be in alphabetical order by author or editor.
There may be items which you have consulted for your work, but not cited. These can be listed at the end of your assignment in a 'bibliography'. These items should be listed in alphabetical order by author and laid out in the same way as items in your reference list.
If you cite from every source you consulted, you will only need a reference list. If you wish to show to your reader (examiner) the unused research you carried out, the bibliography will show your extra effort.
The specific examples given below use the GCU Harvard style. This is a slightly amended form of Harvard referencing. These examples include the information which needs to be stated as well as a suggested layout for this information.
Reference List layout for: