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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. Be precise with the date it was created and follow the reference format for your citation style in the examples below.
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 Subject Outline (formerly Learning Guide) or contact your Subject Coordinator.
Examples
APA 7
In-text citation
Use the AI Model’s creator (e.g. OpenAI) as the author.
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Author (Year)
Example
or
OpenAI (2023) indicated that…
Reference list
Provide the name of the AI Model (e.g. ChatGPT) as the title. If you’re using ChatGPT, the version number includes the month and day as this is how OpenAI is labelling versions.
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Harvard WesternSydU
In-text citation
Use the AI Creator and Model (e.g. OpenAI ChatGPT) as the author.
Format
or
Author (personal communication, Day Month Year)
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OpenAI ChatGPT (personal communication, 16 January 2023) indicated that...
Reference list
References to generative AI content are only cited in-text and not included in the reference list.
MLA 8
In-text citation
Format
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Works Cited list
Use the AI Tool (e.g. ChatGPT) in the usual title position in italics. If you’re using ChatGPT, the version number includes the day and month as this is how OpenAI is labelling versions. Include the name of the AI creator (e.g. OpenAI) as the publisher.
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Vancouver
In-text citation
Include the nature and source of the information followed by ‘unreferenced’ in parentheses. Use the AI Creator and Model (e.g. OpenAI ChatGPT) as the author.
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Author (Year Month Day; unreferenced)
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OpenAI ChatGPT (2023 Jan 16; unreferenced) indicated that...
Reference list
References to generative AI content are only cited in-text and not included in the reference list.
Chicago 17
Footnote
Use the name of the AI Model (e.g. ChatGPT) as the author and the AI Model's creator (e.g. OpenAI) as the publisher.
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Note: If the details of the prompt are not included in the text, you can include it in the note.
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Bibliography
References to generative AI content are only cited in footnotes because they cannot be retrieved by anyone else. All details are provided in the footnote only. These are not listed in the Bibliography.
AGLC 4
Footnote
Use the name of the AI Model (e.g. ChatGPT) and the AI Model’s creator (e.g. OpenAI) as the author.
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Bibliography
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