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Tool developer. (Year). Model (Month Day version or version number) [Type of AI model if known] URL
(company, year)
APA reference entry: OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Feb 13 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com
APA in-text citation: (OpenAI, 2023)
Whenever possible, directly link to the generative AI interaction. To do this, allow sharing during the interaction with the GenAI tool so anyone using a link can view the interaction.
The official APA blog: How to cite ChatGPT has more information for citing Generative AI.
Sometimes you might use a Generative AI for various academic purposes but not in a way that would require a citation. In these cases, you might use one of the provided disclaimers below. If you are doing this for a class, check the course policies or check with your instructor on the appropriate use of GenAI and how to explain your use in your paper.
Citation is crucial in academic work because it serves as a bridge between the writer and the reader, fostering an ongoing conversation rather than merely a safeguard against plagiarism. By attributing ideas, data, and quotes to their original sources, citations give credit where it's due and respect the intellectual property of others. However, their role goes beyond avoiding "stealing" someone else's work. Citations provide readers with a roadmap to the writer's research journey, allowing them to trace the origins of ideas, explore the sources themselves, and engage more deeply with the topic. This transparency enriches the academic dialogue, enabling readers to verify information, challenge interpretations, or build on the work, thus contributing to the collective knowledge within a field.
"While drafting this assignment, I utilized (name of the Generative AI program used) to brainstorm and refine my writing process. All final ideas, arguments, and phrasing are original and reflect my own academic work."
"(Name of the Generative AI program used) was consulted during my research process to explore different perspectives and gather ideas. The research and conclusions presented in this paper are my own, and any AI-assisted input was used solely for brainstorming purposes."
"(Name of the Generative AI program used) was used as a study aid to help me better understand the subject matter. The interpretations, analyses, and conclusions in this work are entirely my own."
"I used (Name of Generative AI program used) to help generate ideas and explore different angles for this assignment. The content and conclusions presented here are the result of my own critical thinking and research."
"I have used AI-based tools, (insert the name of the specific Gen AI tool here) , to help clarify concepts and refine my understanding of the topic. However, the ideas, analysis, and final content presented in this work are my own."
