#15379: FAQ should include standard way to cite django
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Reporter: csgreene | Owner: susan
Type: Cleanup/optimization | Status: assigned
Component: Documentation | Version: 1.2
Severity: Normal | Resolution:
Keywords: | Triage Stage: Accepted
Has patch: 0 | Needs documentation: 0
Needs tests: 0 | Patch needs improvement: 0
Easy pickings: 0 | UI/UX: 0
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Comment (by russellm):
It's difficult to give an official citation format, for two reasons:
citation formats can vary wildly between publications, and citation
standards for software are still a matter of some debate.
[http://www.usq.edu.au/library/referencing/apa-referencing-
guide#Other_electronic_media APA style], for example, would dictate
something like:
Django (Version 1.5) [Computer Software]. (2013). Retrieved from
http://djangoproject.com
However, the only true guide is what your publisher will accept. I'd
suggest getting hold of your publishers guidelines, and filling in the
gaps as best you can.
If your referencing style guide requires a publisher name, use "Django
Software Foundation".
If you need a publishing location, use "Lawrence, Kansas".
If you need a web address, use http://djangoproject.com
If you need a name, just use "Django", without any tagline.
If you need a publication date, use the year of release of the version
you're referencing (e.g., 2013 for v1.5)
Beyond, that, fill in as seems appropriate for your needs.
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