15. Computer software and apps

In this chapter:  
Computer programs or software  
Apps  
1. COMPUTER PROGRAMS OR SOFTWARE
  • Reference list entries are not required for standard software and programming languages. Provide entries for specialised software or subscription programs.  Do not italicise the name of computer software/languages/programs.
  • If no version number is available, include retrieval date.
  • If an individual has proprietary rights to the software, name them as author. Otherwise, treat as unauthored.
  • If the program can be downloaded, use URL in publisher position.
In-text

(Author Surname/Organisation, Year)

Example:

ClinTools statistical software … (Devilly, 2005).

Reference

Author Surname/Organisation, Initial. (Year). Title (Version) [Computer Software/Language/Program]. Location: Name of Producer.

OR

Author Surname/Organisation, Initial. (Year). Title (Version) [Computer Software/Language/Program]. Retrieved from URL

Example:

Devilly, G. J. (2005). ClinTools Software for Windows (Version 4) [Computer program]. Retrieved from www.clintools.com

2. APPS
  • For apps where the information you are using is built in to the app, use the example here.
  • For apps that merely provide access to external information (e.g. Spotify), follow guidelines for the type of source being accessed (e.g. audio).
In-text

(Author Surname, Year)

Example:

3D Engineering Animations + can be used … (Kokare, 2019).

Reference

Author Surname/Organisation, Initial. (Year). Title (Version) [Mobile application software]. Retrieved from URL

Example:

Kokare, V. (2019). 3D Engineering Animations + (Version 4.4) [Mobile application software]. Retrieved from https://play.google.com/

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