When using AI tools, you should always cite which tool was used and the prompt entered to generate content. In some cases, you may want to disclose details on the process of using the tool, describing each step you took from the decision of which tool to use to each prompt iteration that led to the final prompt being cited. When in doubt, more detail is better to help others understand why and how you used generative AI in your work.
For formal academic work, you should follow the guidelines below based on the required style for your project or paper.
MLA
MLA Style Citations for AI
- "PROMPT". AI Tool. Version (last update). Creator of AI Tool, Date Accessed, URL.
- “In 200 words, describe the symbolism of the green light in The Great Gatsby” follow-up prompt to list sources. ChatGPT, 13 Feb. version, OpenAI, 9 Mar. 2023, chat.openai.com/chat.
- Intext: ("In 200 words").
APA 7th
APA Style Citations for AI
- Creator of AI Tool. (Date). AI Tool (last update) [Large language model]. URL
- OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat
Chicago 17
Chicago Style Citations for AI
The current recommendation is not to include a citation in a formal bibliography or reference list. Instead, include a numbered footnote or endnote. If you include the prompt word for word and the AI tool's response in your paper, follow these guidelines:
- 1. Text generated by AI Tool, Creator of AI Tool, Date, URL
- 1. Text generated by ChatGPT, OpenAI, June 20, 2024, https://chat.openai.com/chat.
If you use text generated by AI but do not include the prompt in your paper, follow these guidelines:
- 1. AI Tool, response to "Prompt," Creator of AI Tool, Date.
- 1. ChatGPT, response to "Explain the events of the lead up to the Civil War in 200 words," OpenAI, June 20, 2024.
If you edit the AI generated text, make a note in your paper or add "edited for style and content" to the end of the footnote.
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