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Since going live in November of 2022, ChatGPT (the "GPT" stands for Generative Pre-Trained Transformer) and soon other generative artificial intelligence like Google's Bard is joining the race to make artificial intelligence "learn" faster and sound more human. What does the use of A.I. mean as a source? Do you use it for assignments?
This guide provides resources regarding citation and GenAI to support the appropriate use of this technology in a course approved by the instructor. ChatGPT and other similar tools may be used in ways that compromise student learning and could represent a Breach of Academic Integrity. Knowing how to use GenAI appropriately as a student will support your learning and maintain Academic Integrity.
The College’s Academic Integrity Specialist was consulted as part of the development of this Guide.
Note: Information about using and referencing ChatGPT and other generative A.I. tools in assignments and publications will continue to be updated. Check this page regularly to keep up with any changes.
Below are some resources to help you cite ChatGPT or other GenAI tools. Remember, these formats may change their rules or structure at a given time.
Before we talk about citing ChatGPT or other A.I., here are some essential things to consider:
Note: Information about using and referencing ChatGPT and other generative A.I. tools in assignments and publications will continue to be updated. Check this page regularly to keep up with any changes.
AI models sometimes produce incorrect, biased or outdated information. Please verify the accuracy of AI-generated content using reliable sources before including it in your work.
Additionally, legal or ethical issues may be considered when using A.I. Works created by non-humans are not eligible for copyright protection under Canadian law. If you intend to publish work incorporating AI-generated content, check the publisher guidelines about what is allowed.
When interacting with A.I. models, you should be cautious about supplying sensitive information, including personal, confidential or propriety information or data.
(This section was adapted from the guide "ChatGPT and other generative AI tools" from the University of Queensland, Australia, under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.)
ChatGPT and other GenAI touch on academic writing, copyright, and Academic Integrity issues. Our guides begin the inquiry and acknowledge other sources within Library and Academic Services and the library. Here are a few places to consider if you need help.
While this page has citation help related to GenAI, ChatGPT and other similar tools may be used in ways that compromise student learning and could represent a Breach of Academic Integrity. Instructors can visit the ChatGPT and Academic Integrityfor information about GenAI tools and strategies to support student learning and enhance academic integrity.
ChatGPT took years to learn how to search, gather, and present findings with its AI datasets, yet it occasionally produces inaccurate information (Knight, 2023). The library can help you learn how to search for information, how it's used in assignments, and evaluate its credibility, all with a human touch. How? You can:
Knight, W. (2023, March 14). GPT-4 Will Make ChatGPT Smarter but Won’t Fix Its Flaws. WIRED. https://www.wired.com/story/gpt-4-openai-will-make-chatgpt-smarter-but-wont-fix-its-flaws/
Consult the Open Image Collections & Image Use Guide, a companion guide to Academic Writing and Citation. The guide has resources on citing images, issues about image copyright, and how it differs from a citation. Our Copyright Officer, can answer questions or speak with classes or individuals on the issue.
Technology can help support writing, but it's not meant to replace an essay or report. If you are unsure about paragraphs transition, paraphrasing, or other mechanics, the Academic Success Centre offers the following in addition to one-on-one help: