Loading docs/faq/general.txt +28 −0 Original line number Diff line number Diff line Loading @@ -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 Loading
docs/faq/general.txt +28 −0 Original line number Diff line number Diff line Loading @@ -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
