Citing AntConc

[Leenaziz]

How do I cite AntConc? I'm not sure how to.

[LAnthony]

On Oct 25, 7:46 pm, Leenaziz <leenazi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> How do I cite AntConc?  I'm not sure how to.

Dear Leenaziz,

Following the APA guidelines, the correct citation is the following:
Anthony, L. (2010). AntConc (Version 3.2.1) [Computer Software].
Tokyo, Japan: Waseda University. Available from http://www.antlab.sci.waseda.ac.jp/

I hope that helps.
Laurence.

[Laurence Anthony]

Hi all,

I've now uploaded the "definitive" guide to citing/referencing AntConc on my website:
http://www.antlab.sci.waseda.ac.jp/antconc_index.html

I recommend using the following method to cite/reference AntConc according to the APA style guide:
Anthony, L. (YEAR OF RELEASE). AntConc (Version VERSION NUMBER) [Computer Software]. Tokyo, Japan: Waseda University. Available from http://www.antlab.sci.waseda.ac.jp/

For example if you download AntConc 3.2.2, which was released in 2011, you would cite/reference it as follows:
Anthony, L. (2011). AntConc (Version 3.2.2) [Computer Software]. Tokyo, Japan: Waseda University. Available from http://www.antlab.sci.waseda.ac.jp/

Interestingly, the APA instructions are not entirely clear about citing software. For example, it is debatable whether or not the "Available from ..." statement is needed. Also, it's not  clear exactly what the year is supposed to refer to. I have taken the year to be the year of release, as documented in the readme file.

Any comments are welcome.
Laurence.