This complete Harvard Referencing lesson bundle is designed to help students confidently understand and apply referencing in their academic work.

Combining clear explanations with hands-on practice activities, this resource supports learners in developing essential study skills, avoiding plagiarism, and improving the quality of their written work.

Perfect for FE, KS4/KS5, resit learners, and university preparation, this lesson is fully planned and ready to teach.

What’s included:
✔ Full lesson PowerPoint (clear explanations and examples)
✔ Hands-on student workbook (10 pages of structured practice)
✔ Real referencing tasks (books, websites, journals)
✔ Paraphrasing and in-text citation activities
✔ “Fix the mistakes” tasks to build understanding
✔ Extended writing task with referencing

Learning objectives covered:

• Understand what Harvard referencing is
• Know why referencing is essential in academic writing
• Apply in-text referencing correctly
• Create accurate references for books, websites, and journals
• Avoid plagiarism and develop academic integrity

Key topics included:

• Referencing and academic integrity
• Plagiarism and how to avoid it
• In-text citations
• Reference lists
• Harvard referencing formats
• Paraphrasing and using sources

Why teachers love this resource:
✔ Fully planned – no prep required
✔ Strong focus on practical application (not just theory)
✔ Helps students build real academic writing skills
✔ Suitable for KS4–FE learners
✔ Ideal for study skills, tutorials, and assignment preparation

How to use:

• Deliver as a standalone referencing lesson
• Use workbook alongside slides for guided practice
• Ideal for assignment preparation sessions
• Can be paired with academic writing lessons

Who is it for?

• FE tutors
• Secondary teachers (KS4/KS5)
• Apprenticeship trainers
• Study skills and support staff

Format:

• PowerPoint (fully editable)
• Word/PDF (printable workbook)

Keywords:
Harvard referencing, study skills, academic writing, FE resources, plagiarism, referencing lesson, citation skills, essay writing

Please note:
This resource is designed for educational use and can be adapted to suit your setting.