Harvard Citation Guide - Dataset

How to Cite a Dataset in HARVARD: Format and Examples

Learn how to cite datasets in Harvard style.

Citation Format

Author, A.A. Year, Dataset Title, Publisher, [Online], Available at: URL [Accessed Date].

Example

Smith, J.A. 2023, Research Data Collection, Academic Database, [Online], Available at: www.example.com/data [Accessed 15 January 2024].

Important Notes

  • Specify [Online]
  • Include URL and access date
  • Include publisher

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