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Citation Management: Citing Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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When using AI tools, it is important to follow the guidance provided by teachers and to verify the information provided by such tools.

Citing Artificial Intelligence (AI)

CITING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

APA example in-text parenthetical citation and reference

AI Tool Publisher. (Current year). AI Tool (Version) [Large language model].

                                                                 Tool URL

*It is recommended to include generated text as an appendix.

McAdoo, T. (2023, April 7). How to cite ChatGPT. American Psychological Association. https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/how-to-cite-chatgpt


MLA example in-text parenthetical citation and reference

"Lines of prompt" prompt. AI Tool, version, AI Tool Publisher,

                                                                         Day Abbreviated Month Year, tool URL.

                          

Find more guidance on citing creative visual and textual works here.

How do I cite generative AI in MLA style? (2023, March 17). MLA Style Center. https://style.mla.org/citing-generative-ai/


Chicago example reference

AI Tool, response to "Lines of prompt," AI Tool Publisher, Month day, year, tool URL.

*Cite AI chatbots like personal communication (i.e. email, phone, or text conversation). For a more formal citation using a numbered footnote or endnote:

                           

Citation, Documentation of Sources. (n.d.). The Chicago Manual of Style Online. Retrieved January 23, 2023, from https://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/qanda/data/faq/topics/Documentation/faq0422.html

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