15. Computer software and apps

In this chapter:
Computer programs or software
Apps

If you mention standard software, programming languages or apps (but do not quote or paraphrase from them) provide the name of the software (and the version number if helpful) in-text. Reference list entries are not required.
If you mention specialised software, programming languages or apps which your audience is unlikely to be familiar with, include an in-text citation and reference list entry.
If you quote or paraphrase from any software (standard or specialised) or apps, provide an in-text citation and a reference list entry.

1. COMPUTER PROGRAMS OR SOFTWARE

Italicise the name of computer software or programming languages in the reference list entry. Do not italicise them in-text.

In-text

(Author Surname/Organisation, Year)

Example:

ClinTools statistical software … (Devilly, 2005).

Reference

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

Example:

Devilly, G. J. (2005). ClinTools Software for Windows (Version 4) [Computer program]. Psytek. http://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).
Italicise the name of apps in the reference list entry. Do not italicise them in-text.

In-text

(Author Surname, Year)

Example:

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

Reference

Author Surname/Organisation, Initial. (Year). Title (Version) [Mobile app]. Site where app was downloaded. URL

Example:

Kokare, V. (2019). 3D Engineering Animations + (Version 4.4) [Mobile app]. Google Play Store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vaibhavkokare.thirddimension&hl=en

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