Citation & Attribution
How to reference Technology Sense Engineering correctly
Technology Sense Engineering (TSE) is a discipline, not a product or framework.
This page defines the canonical citation formats for referencing Technology Sense Engineering, its core concepts, and its diagrams in academic, professional, and regulatory contexts.
Correct citation protects:
- conceptual integrity
- attribution
- long-term clarity
Canonical Reference
Title: Technology Sense Engineering
Publisher: technologysense.org
Description: A discipline for designing the conceptual, linguistic, and explanatory frameworks required to understand, govern, and institutionalize modern technology at scale.
Recommended Citation (General)
APA (7th Edition)
Technology Sense Engineering. (2026). Technology Sense Engineering: Designing understanding for modern technology. technologysense.org
https://technologysense.org
Chicago (Author–Date)
Technology Sense Engineering. 2026. Technology Sense Engineering: Designing understanding for modern technology. https://technologysense.org.
MLA
Technology Sense Engineering: Designing Understanding for Modern Technology. technologysense.org, 2026, https://technologysense.org.
BibTeX (Canonical)
@misc{TechnologySenseEngineering2026,
title = {Technology Sense Engineering: Designing Understanding for Modern Technology},
author = {{Technology Sense Engineering}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://technologysense.org}},
note = {Canonical reference for the Technology Sense Engineering discipline}
}Citing Specific Concepts
When citing specific concepts, reference the canonical page URL.
Example: The Sense Gap
@misc{SenseGap2026,
title = {The Sense Gap},
author = {{Technology Sense Engineering}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://technologysense.org/the-sense-gap}},
note = {Defines the divergence between technological capability and institutional understanding}
}Citing Diagrams
All diagrams published on technologysense.org are part of the Technology Sense Engineering Reference Diagrams set.
Required Attribution Text (Minimum)
Source: Technology Sense Engineering — technologysense.org. Reused with attribution.
BibTeX (Diagrams)
@misc{TSEDiagrams2026,
title = {Technology Sense Engineering Reference Diagrams},
author = {{Technology Sense Engineering}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://technologysense.org/resources}},
note = {Canonical conceptual diagrams for Technology Sense Engineering}
}Reuse Policy
Diagrams and text may be reused for:
- teaching
- research
- policy
- professional communication
Attribution is required.
Modifications must be clearly indicated.
This discipline is designed to be shared, cited, and extended—not rebranded.
Why Citation Matters
Technology Sense Engineering addresses structural failures in how institutions understand technology.
Clarity of reference ensures:
- concepts remain stable
- debate is grounded
- progress is cumulative
Citation is how disciplines endure.