WR 121 College Writing: Cite Your Sources
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Citing Generative AI Tools in APA, MLA, and Chicago
The three commonly used citation styles have guidance on citing tools like ChatGPT. If you are using a citation style other than APA, MLA, or Chicago and lack guidance from your course professor or discipline, use the citation style that most closely aligns with the style you use.
- APA: In-text & Reference GuidanceFrom University of Guelph-Humber Libraries
- MLA: How do I cite generative AI in MLA style?Discusses the when and how of citing these tools in your work
- Chicago: Citing Content Generated by Generative AICrediting and citing generative AI according to the Chicago Style Manual Online.
Citation Format?
The citation format for your research paper depends on what is required by your professor. Know the requirements before you begin constructing your bibliography and end notes.
Selected Online Citation Guides
- Citing Government DocumentsGuides to citing government documents in APA, MLA, Chicago, and Turabian styles.
- OWL - Purdue's Online Writing LabDetailed guide to APA, MLA, and Chicago citation styles. Navigate to "Research and Citation" on the left to access citation style help.
- MLA Handbook PlusProvides online access to the MLA Handbook.
Print Style Guides in the PSU Library
- The Chicago Manual of Style byCall Number: Circulation / Reserves (1st floor) - Z253 .C57; Ready Reference (2nd floor) Z253 .C57Publication Date: 2017
- Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association byCall Number: Circulation / Reserves (2nd floor) - BF76.7 .P83 2010; Ready Reference (2nd floor) BF76.7 .P83 2010Publication Date: 2020
- A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Ninth Edition byCall Number: Reference (2nd floor) LB2369 .T8 2018Publication Date: 2018