Citing AI tools
When using an AI tool, you should always cite it just as you would cite any other source. Remember that the purpose of a citation is to allow your reader can follow up on your claims and learn more about them. The same way that you did when doing background research!
Each citation style uses different formatting, but the basics are still the same. You'll need to include the name of the tool, information about the prompt, the date, and a link to get back to the generated text. Use the examples below to guide you.
| Format | Example | In-Text Citation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| APA Style | Author. (Date). Name of tool (Version of tool) [Large language model]. URL | OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chatLinks to an external site. | (OpenAI, 2023) |
| MLA Style | "Description of chat" prompt. Name of AI tool, version of AI tool, Company, Date of chat, URL. | "Examples of harm reduction initiatives" prompt. ChatGPT, 23 Mar. version, OpenAI, 4 Mar. 2023, chat.openai.com/chat. | ("Examples of harm reduction") |
| Chicago Style | 1. Author, Title, Publisher, Date, url for the tool. | 1. Text generated by ChatGPT, OpenAI, March 7, 2023, https://chat.openai.com/chat. | 1. |
Finding a link to your AI generated text might be tricky. In Perplexity, you'll look for the share button on the top right side of the screen. In ChatGPT, you'll click on the three dots next to your prompt name and then click "share."
Chat GPT Share Options:
Perplexity Share Options:
