Chicago Citation Guide - Software

How to Cite a Software in CHICAGO: Format and Examples

Complete guide to citing software in Chicago 17th edition format.

Citation Format

Author, First Name. Software Name, version Version. Place: Publisher, Year. URL.

Example

Smith, John. Research Tool, version 2.0. New York: Academic Software, 2023. www.example.com.

Important Notes

  • Include version number
  • Include place and publisher
  • Add URL if available

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