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Datasets, Software, Games and Apps

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Datasets

A dataset is a collection of data that usually needs to be downloaded from a website. It may be freely available or available as part of a subscription service. Google now has a dataset search option https://datasetsearch.research.google.com/. Use this format:

  • Authorship
  • (Year)
  • Title.
  • [dataset]
  • Available at: URL
  • [Accessed date].

Examples:

Bank of England (2016) A Millennium of Macroeconomic Data. [dataset] Available at: https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/statistics/research-datasets [Accessed 28 August 2021].

Canal and River Trust (2018) Locks. [dataset] Available at: https://data-canalrivertrust.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/locks-public/data [Accessed 21 May 2021].

National Cancer Registration and Analysis Service (2020) Cancer Survival in England: Adult, stage at diagnosis, childhood and geographical patterns. [dataset] Available at: https://www.cancerdata.nhs.uk/survival/cancersurvivalengland [Accessed 28 August 2021].

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Computer software

Details of software used are introduced in a section on data analysis or methods used. Articles do not always include a citation to software, assuming that the software is common knowledge. Examples are:

  • Institution
  • (Year)
  • Title
  • (Version).
  • [computer software]
  • Available through: URL
  • [Accessed date].

Examples:

Dassault Systèmes (2022) Abaqus Unified FEA: Abaqus 2022. [computer software] Available through: https://www.3ds.com/products-services/simulia/products/abaqus/latest-release/ [Accessed 28 August 2022].

IBM (2023) SPSS Statistics: Version 29.0.0. [computer software] Available through: https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/spss-statistics/29.0.0 [Accessed 30 August 2023].

Lumivero (2023) NVivo: Version 14. [computer software] Available through: https://lumivero.com/products/nvivo/ [Accessed 30 August 2023].

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Video games

In the text of your work video games are always in italics.

  • Creator
  • (Year)
  • Title.
  • [game, platform]
  • Publisher,
  • Country of publication
  • (Product code).

Example:

Ubisoft (2010) Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood [game, Xbox 360] Ubisoft Montreal, Canada (EAN 300034430).

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Mobile apps

  • Creator
  • (Year)
  • Title
  • (Version).
  • [app, operating system/platform]
  • Available at/through: URL
  • [Accessed date].

Example:

King.com (2022) Candy Crush Saga (1.235.1.1). [app, Apple iOS] Available at: https://apps.apple.com/app/id553834731 [Accessed 28 August 2022].

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