From 9916e69bf10ce80645c362edefa150ab70b532b4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Tim Graham Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:46:35 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Fixed #15379 - Added "how to cite Django" to FAQ. Thanks Russ and Susan Tan. --- docs/faq/general.txt | 28 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/faq/general.txt b/docs/faq/general.txt index dc569840d1..5db3141f82 100644 --- a/docs/faq/general.txt +++ b/docs/faq/general.txt @@ -188,3 +188,31 @@ If you want to find Django-capable people in your local area, try https://people.djangoproject.com/ . .. _developers for hire page: https://code.djangoproject.com/wiki/DevelopersForHire + +How do I cite Django? +--------------------- + +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. + +For example, `APA style`_, 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, so get a copy +of those guidelines and fill 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) + +.. _APA style: http://www.apastyle.org