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University Libraries' Staff Guide to Generative AI: Citation and Documentation

Concerns about Plagiarism When Using AI

Avoiding Plagiarism and Documenting AI use by Daniel Anderson emphasizes the importance of properly citing GenAI-generated content to avoid plagiarism.  Anderson explains various strategies for documenting GenAI use, discusses the ethical implications of GenAI in academic work, and offers practical tips for integrating GenAI tools responsibly. 

This video is part of the AI Plagiarism and Citation module presented by Carolina AI Literacy

Avoiding Plagiarism and Documenting AI Use from Daniel Anderson on Vimeo.

How to Cite GenAI

Resources

Citing GenAI is an evolving issue. These resources provide explanations and examples for citing GenAI in various styles:

  1. AI Guidelines and Tools from the UNC Writing Program in the Department of English & Comparative Literature provides a project documentation grid for students to use when documenting their use of GenAI. The Tar Heel Writing Guide explains the grid and provides syllabus language for instructors.
  2. APA Style:  How to cite ChatGPT 
  3. Chicago Manual Style of Online:  Citation, Documentation of Sources
  4. MLA Style Center