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Harvard Solent Referencing Guide

Page numbers - in-text references

The Harvard Solent referencing style indicates that when you quote directly or paraphrase a specific piece of text from a source that includes page numbers, the in-text reference can include the page number(s).

Page numbers are included in the in-text reference if you want to direct the reader to the specific page or pages to locate your original source. 
 

How to include page numbers

Page numbers are included in the in-text reference after the year of publication - use a comma to separate the year and the page number/s e.g. (Smith 2013, p.16).
 

For a quote/paraphrase from one specific page, include the specific page using p. followed by the page number.

Example: using a direct quote from one page of a source:

  • It is essential that students "reference with care" when writing their assignments (Smith 2013, p.45).
  • Smith (2013, p.45) has highlighted the need to "reference with care" when writing assignments.

 

For a quotation/paraphrase that spans multiple pages you can identify the page range using pp.

Example: paraphrasing text from a source spanning two pages:

  • It has been stated that all resources used to support your arguments must be included in your reference list (Smith 2013, pp.16-17).
  • Smith (2013, pp.16-17) has stated that all resources used to support your arguments must be included in your reference list.

 

If the information you wish to reference is on non-consecutive pages, you should still include all of the relevant pages. Use "pp." before the page numbers and a comma between the pages you need to include.

Example: if the information started on page 30 but then continued on page 35:

  • Some have argued that... (Taylor 2015, pp.30,35).
  • Taylor (2015, pp.30,35) has argued that...
     

If you are summarising a large section or the entire work, you do not need to include a page number e.g. (Smith 2013).