CiteDashThis guide explains how to format a software or app citation in MLA 9th Edition. Follow the format template below, refer to the real example, and use the step-by-step instructions to build your citation correctly.
The general pattern for citing a software or app in MLA 9th Edition:
Template
*Title*. Version, Publisher, Year.
How the citation appears within the body of your paper:
In-text citation
(Zotero)
The full citation as it appears in your Works Cited:
Works Cited entry
Zotero. Version 6.0, Corporation for Digital Scholarship, 2023.
Write the software title
Italicize the name of the software using title case.
Add the version number
Write "Version" followed by the specific version number. Follow with a comma.
Include the publisher
Write the name of the company or organization that developed or published the software. Follow with a comma.
Add the year
Include the year of the version's release. End with a period.
Include a URL if needed
For lesser-known software, add the URL where it can be accessed. Omit the URL for widely known software like Microsoft Word or Adobe Photoshop.
Before creating your citation, gather the following information from your software or app:
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