Erik,
Maybe this question stemmed from one of mine a few weeks ago. I wondered why
the BS 5605:1990 Harvard style has author names in capitals (I think) when
all other Harvard versions (or claimed versions) are lower case. If this BS
standard is authoritative for UK use then that is how it should be written if
claimed to be Harvard, rather than calling something Harvard just because it
is a usual style used in publications with the author-date system. Hope this
is clear. Anyone else have a view on this?
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From: Erik Borg [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 15 October 2003 14:32
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Subject: Harvard system
Does anyone know why the particular flavour of author-date citation systems
is called the "Harvard system"? Does anyone know an authoritative
explanation for this useage? The British Standards document (BS 5605:1990)
on citing and referencing uses this name (e.g., [Item] 3.2 Name and date
system (Harvard system)) but does not explain the origin of the name. What's
the Harvard connection?
Erik Borg
Northumbria University
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