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UHD Student Generative AI Guidelines

Citing

 

  • Check your course policy. Can your assignment, homework, assessment be completed with the assistance of a GenAI tool? Keep in mind that it may change
  • Track your prompt interactions. If you are allowed to use the tool, track your prompt interactions, so you can share it with your instructor.
  • Check for Accuracy. Always check the output for accuracy and bias.

Citing AI

Cite the use of the tool when submitting your work. See below for guidance on how to cite/acknowledge the use of GenAI.

  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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:
  • 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 

 

Resource: UC-San Diego's "How to Cite AI"

Think Critically

Exercise critical thinking and evaluation of the GAI outputs for any limitations and biases.

Value the integrity of your work by ensuring that all your efforts align with ethical norms and your values and effectively showcasing your knowledge and abilities.

Steps to Use AI Responsibly Chart

  1. Evaluate: the initial output to see the intended purpose
  2. Verify: facts, figures, quotes
  3. Edit your prompt and ask follow-up question to improve the output.
  4. Revise: the results to reflect your unique needs
  5. Be transparent about how you’ve used these tools.

AI Ethics Student Guide