Q. How do I reference content from ChatGPT and other AI tools?

Note: Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are changing rapidly as will citation advice. We recommend checking this FAQ regularly.

Use of generative AI is not permitted in some subjects and some assignments. If unsure, you should confirm with your Subject Coordinator.

When you refer to content produced by generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, you must acknowledge the source of information by citing it correctly.

As the source of information is not recoverable by the reader, describe the prompt (the question you asked) and / or content generated by AI in your writing and follow the reference format for a personal communication by providing all the details in-text. Include the name of the communicator/program (e.g. OpenAI ChatGPT) as the author and be as precise as you can with the date that you created it.

You do not need to provide a reference list, bibliography, or works cited entry.

You may like to consider including the generative AI output in an appendix or supplemental materials. If you require further information on the specific requirements for your assignment, please refer to your Learning Guide or contact your Subject Coordinator. 

Examples

APA 7

In-text citation format

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Harvard WesternSydU

In-text citation format

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MLA 8

In-text citation format

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Vancouver

Include the nature and source of the information followed by ‘unreferenced’ in parentheses.

In-text citation format

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Chicago 17

Unpublished interviews or personal communications are only cited in footnotes. All details are provided in the footnote.

Footnote format

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AGLC 4

Footnote format

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