This document provides an introduction to Harvard referencing style. It explains why referencing is important, such as acknowledging others' work, demonstrating breadth of reading, and avoiding plagiarism. Plagiarism is presenting others' ideas as your own without attribution. The document outlines how to properly cite sources in-text and provide a reference list, including how to paraphrase, summarize, and directly quote others' work. It also gives examples of how to reference different source types, such as books, journal articles, websites, and legal cases, following the Harvard style.