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AI and Academic Integrity
The University of Iowa defines academic misconduct as a violation and misbehavior of academic material. These include, but are not limited to plagiarism and cheating. It is important to remember that while using AI tools has many benefits, the generated content is not yours and should be cited as such.
For more information on academic misconduct, you can review the University of Iowa's policy.
Citing Generative AI
3 Steps for Citing AI in your Work:
Make sure it is ethical for you to use an AI tool for your assignment.
Fact-check any content you plan to use to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Cite or acknowledge your use properly.
See below for guidance on how to cite/acknowledge the use of Artificial Intelligence.
- MLA Style
- APA Style
- Chicago Style
- Other options
Citing AI in MLA Style
- Generative AI in MLA style
As of June 2023, MLA does not recommend treating an AI tool as an author, and instead using the Title of Container element to specify the AI tool.
Citing AI in APA Style
- Generative AI in APA style
As of June 2023, APA style recommends citing the AI tool as the author, with in-text citations and references adapted from the reference template for software in Section 10.10 of the Publication Manual (American Psychological Association, 2020, Chapter 10).
Citing AI in Chicago Style
- Generative AI in Chicago style
As of June 2023, Chicago style does cite AI tool as author, with the following example: "ChatGPT is the author of the content, and the date is the date the text was generated. OpenAI (the organization that developed ChatGPT) is then listed as the publisher or sponsor of the content."
Other Citation Options
Check out these resources, if you have content that may not fall under an available standard. If creating something for publication, always check to see if the resource's style guide includes how to cite AI.
- STEM LibGuide Resources: Citing ChatGPT, Library, University of California, Santa Barbara
- ChatGPT and other generative AI tools, Library, University of Queensland
- ChatGPT and Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI-generated content and citation, Library, University of Waterloo