How to Cite Software in MLA
Cite software and apps when you name a specific program your work depends on; common tools such as Word need no citation. This page follows MLA 9th edition, 9th edition (2021).
MLA format for software
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In-text citation
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Where to find the details
- The version is under About or Help; R, Python packages and Stata print their own suggested citation.
Required in most styles: author or organisation, date published, name.
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Questions
What do I need to cite software in MLA?
At minimum: author or organisation, date published, name. The version is under About or Help; R, Python packages and Stata print their own suggested citation.
What does software look like in MLA?
Works Cited entry: R Core Team. R: A Language and Environment for Statistical Computing. Version 4.3.1, R Foundation for Statistical Computing, 2023, https://www.R-project.org/. In-text citation: (R Core Team)
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