Before using any Generative AI tool in a course or assignment, consult with your professors or check your syllabi. While some professors are embracing these tools and encourage their students to use it, some even creating assignments specifically around using Generative AI, others are not allowing it for their courses. If it is not noted in your syllabus that you can use Generative AI, consult with your professor.
Generative AI is meant to be used as an assistant, and should not be used to generate full assignment answers or research papers (unless specifically requested by your professor).
For further information on plagiarism and academic dishonestly, consult your student handbook.
Many citation styles are still figuring out how to cite AI tools appropriately. Because AI tools are constantly evolving, the citation guidance may also change. However, here are some factors to consider before using and citing AI in your work.
Reference List Example:
OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat
In-Text Citation Example:
Works Cited Example:
“Describe the lifecycle of almond crops in California” prompt. ChatGPT, 3.5 version, OpenAI, 12 Jan. 2024, chat.openai.com/chat.
In-Text Example:
The almond blossoms typically appear from mid-February to mid-March, and the fruit begins to develop after the blossoms fall off (“Describe the lifecycle”).
Note or Bibliography Example:
Text generated by ChatGPT, OpenAI, January 12, 2024, https://chat.openai.com/chat.
