How do I reference a source cited by another author in the Harvard style if I don't have access to the original?

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When an author quotes or cites another author and you wish to cite the original author, you should first try to trace the original item. However, if this is not possible, you must acknowledge both sources in the text, but only include the item you actually read in your reference list.  This is known as secondary referencing.

Harvard (Cite Them Right) examples

Harvey (2015, quoted in Lewis, 2018, p. 86) provides an excellent survey ...

White's views on genetic abnormalities in crops (2014, cited in Murray, 2018) support the idea that ...

In your reference list, provide the details of the item you have read, e.g. Lewis and Murray

 

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  • Last Updated 03 May, 2023
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