Question

How would you cite an iPad application in a research paper (MLA)?

Answer 1

I would make sure that it is a reliable source (is it an article you are viewing off your ipad?) as you want to only use reliable sources. If it is an article, then just cite the article. If it is a specific items in the application, I would suggest speaking to your teacher about how they would want it as applications are not usually referenced.

Answer 2

The research paper is about the application itself. It is an analysis of the application's user interface and usability. Do I need to cite this?

Answer 3

SOURCE: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

Computer Software/Downloaded Software

Do not cite standard office software (e.g. Word, Excel) or programming languages. Provide references only for specialized software.

Ludwig, T. (2002). PsychInquiry [computer software]. New York: Worth.
Software that is downloaded from a Web site should provide the software’s version and year when available.

Hayes, B., Tesar, B., & Zuraw, K. (2003). OTSoft: Optimality Theory Software (Version 2.1) [Software]. Available from http://www.linguistics.ucla.edu/people/hayes/otsoft/