With the ever-evolving world of GenAI, instead of posting examples of how to cite the GenAI output, here are direct links to the major citation styles websites. Please refer to these when citing for your assignments.
This guide from the University of Waterloo has illustrations explaining the parts of the citations.
Make sure to check your professor's syllabus and assignment details for information about when and how to use AI!
If you choose to use generative AI tools for course assignments, academic work, or other forms of published writing, you should give special attention to how you acknowledge and cite the output of those tools in your work. You should always check with your instructor before using AI for coursework.
As with all things related to AI, the norms and conventions for citing AI-generated content are likely to evolve over the next few years. For now, some of the major style guides have released preliminary guidelines. Individual publishers may have their own guidance on citing AI-generated content.
Here are some fundamental ideas that hold true for citing AI generated content, no matter which citation style you're using:
Be flexible in your approach to citing AI-generated content, because emerging guidelines will always lag behind the current state of technology, and the way that technology is applied. If you are unsure of how to cite something, include a note in your text that describes how you used a certain tool.
When in doubt, remember that we cite sources for two primary purposes: first, to give credit to the author or creator; and second, to help others locate the sources you used in your research. Use these two concepts to help make decisions about using and citing AI-generated content.