No, the reference list (or bibliography) at the end of your assignment should not be included as part of the word count.

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  1. Is the references mentioned in the main body of your work included with regards to Harvard referencing? For example, "A flower is a geometric pattern" (David and Goliath, 1990). Does this mean the text (David and Goliath, 1990) is not included in the word count?
    by Student 1 on Feb 06, 2024
  2. Although in-text citations are usually included in your word count, your reference list or bibliography are not included in that word count.
    by Michael Cullen on Feb 16, 2024