LibGuides: APA 7th Edition Referencing Guide1: AI and software

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How do I write in-text citations for content created with Generative AI?

Referencing software (including generative AI)

The example below shows how to reference software.

Surname, initial of first name/Corporate Author. (Year). Title in italic sentence case: Subtitle in italic sentence case (Version number) [Format]. Publisher/App Store. URL

OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

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As your results in the feed are irretrievable, provide a link to the homepage of the generative model.

In-text citations for written content created with generative AI

Best practice is to incorporate your prompt and the output into your assignment to make it clear how you have used the AI model.

When prompted with "Give me 10 ideas for research on small businesses in New Zealand", the idea I was most interested in from the ChatGPT-generated text was "Investigate the extent to which small businesses in New Zealand are implementing sustainable practices, such as eco-friendly packaging, and analyze the impact on their competitiveness and brand image" (OpenAI, 2024).

If the prompt or output is long you may include full transcripts in an appendix:

When provided with the follow-up prompt "Give me some more ideas on sustainable practices I could investigate, the ChatGPT-generated text included points like "circular economy implementation" and "green supply chain management" (OpenAI, 2024; see Appendix A for the full transcript).

Note: If you are unsure about the most appropriate way to incorporate prompts or outputs into your assignment, talk to your tutor.

In-text citations for images created with generative AI

For written assignments, use a figure number and include your prompt as a note beneath the in-text citation. See the example below.

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Example of an AI-generated Image

(Midjourney, 2022)

Note. Image generated using the prompt "poster green forests words mindfulness birdsong and a New Zealand tui songbird"

For visual presentations, provide an in-text citation that includes the Software Name and the date of the software version:

(Midjourney, 2022)

APA 7th Edition Referencing Guide1

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