It is important to be transparent and open about how you use AI technology. Be sure to cite the use of AI when necessary. Here are some ideas for citing ChatGPT responsibly:

• Save a transcript of your chat. Make it available to or retrievable by your reader, possibly by including it as an appendix to your work or as an online supplement.
• Describe the prompt that generated the specific ChatGPT response.
• Include the date when the response was generated or date of access. This is important as these tools will update regularly.
• Acknowledge how you used the tool. You can do this even if you only use ChatGPT to plan your paper or generate ideas and don't include any of its generated content.
• Citations should take this form, unless you are otherwise directed:
  • [AI source]. [Short description of how you used it] (date; link to chat or AI website)
  • OpenAI, chatGPT. Response to prompt: "Explain what is meant by the term 'Triple Bottom Line'" (February 15, 2023; https://chat.openai.com/).
• Review these websites for more information on how to properly cite the use of AI
  • MLA Style Center
  • APA Style
  • The Chicago Manual of Style Online

Because AI is not always accurate, it's important to fact check the information you receive from AI tools. Verify any citations you might receive from an AI tool and confirm that the source exists. Try copying the citation into a search tool like Google Scholar or check for the publication through the library. Second, if the source is real, check that it contains what the tool says it does by reading the source or its abstract.

Each instructor will determine if and how ai can be used in their class. Read the syllabus to understand their AI policy and when in doubt, reach out to your instructor for clarification.

Remember that AI does have its limitations. It’s not always accurate, it can be biased, and it has ethical and privacy implications.

AI responds best when you give it clear and concise directions. Your prompt should be specific and provide context. You may want to tell it what role it is serving (is it an expert or a critic), what tone or style you want, what kind of product you are wanting (image, text, graph, etc), and any keywords to help guide it to what you want. Refine the information you receive by regenerating with additional information or clarification.