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Harvard and APA referencing checks

Referencing mistakes are some of the easiest marks to lose and the easiest to fix. We check every in-text citation and every entry in your reference list against the style your module uses, and explain each correction so you get it right next time.

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What's included

  • In-text citations matched to your reference list, both ways
  • Author, date, title and page-number formatting
  • Correct formats for books, journal articles, chapters, websites and reports
  • Alphabetical order, italics, punctuation and DOIs/URLs
  • Secondary referencing ("cited in") and multiple authors
  • Styles: Harvard, APA 7, MLA, Chicago, OSCOLA and university variants

How it works

Tell us your style

Send your document and, ideally, your university's referencing guide.

We check every reference

Corrections are marked as tracked changes with short explanations.

Submit with confidence

Your references are consistent with the style your marker expects.

Who it's for

Students submitting essays, reports or dissertations who want consistent, correct referencing.

Your work stays your own. We give feedback, coaching and proofreading on work you have written. We don't write assignments, sit exams or tests, or invent sources. Always check your university's academic integrity policy.

Questions about referencing check

Which version of Harvard do you use?

Harvard varies between universities. We follow your university's guide, or Cite Them Right if none is specified.

Will you find sources for me?

No. We check how your sources are cited. We don't add, invent or swap sources.

Is there a free version?

Yes. Download our free Harvard and APA 7 checklists from the checklist page and check your own work.

Free guide: Harvard referencing examples.

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Send your brief, word count and deadline, and we'll reply with a clear quote. No commitment until you agree.

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