A Harvard style (using natbib package)
We do not currently have any LaTeX style files for the Imperial College London referencing formats.
The following is an example of a Harvard (author / date) style output that can be used as an alternative to the Imperial Harvard style.
You need the following commands:
- \usepackage{natbib} - add to the preamble
- \cite - use to insert citations in the text (see table below for more variations)
- \bibliographystyle{agsm} - where agsm is our preferred Harvard style output
- \bibliography{filename} - to create the reference list
Natbib citation commands
| Command | Action | Results |
|---|---|---|
| \cite{1145} | Author(s) in text, publication year in brackets; et al. used for more than two authors | Johnson et al. (2015) |
| \cite*{1145} | Author(s) in text, publication year in brackets; all authors included | Johnson, Smith & Roberts (2015) |
| \citep{1145} | Author(s) and publication year in brackets; et al. used for more than two authors | (Johnson et al. 2015) |
| \citep*{1145} | Author(s) and publication year in brackets; all authors included | (Johnson, Smith & Roberts 2015) |
| \citep{1145,1150} | Multiple citations appear | (Johnson et al. 2015, Morant et al. 2010) |
| \citep[p.~22]{1145} | Allows page number to be inserted (used for direct quotes) | (Johnson et al. 2015, p. 22) |
Example: a Harvard style with natbib
Original document in LaTeX:
Typeset output:
