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Citing and Writing Guide

A guide for writing and citation help for Dunwoody students

ChatGPT Citation Guides

Generative A.I. Citation Basics

Because other readers/researchers can't retrieve your chat transcript, it's not going to be cited the same way that work by an author would be.

In general, credit the fact that AI was used, and when, and which (ChatGPT, etc.) and, as per the APA, the "inventor of the algorithm."

It's possible that ChatGPT and other AI tools will generate references that don't exist in the real world.  It's crucual that students check any references given by AI and if you do find good references, it's very possible that examining these resources will be a better idea than using the contents of a chat session for research.

Because the implications for research are rapidly developing, there can be some standards for citations that will change.  Below are some general guidelines for citing and using responses from a ChatGPT session, but these are subject to change.

Some researchers are concerned about copyright.  Currently, the Federal Government will not copyright AI generated work, stating that copyrighting "can protect only material that is the product of human creativity."

How to Cite APA Chats

How APA Style currently cites ChatGPT

Describe how you used the tool in your reseach, and what tool was used.

How To Cite AI