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Referencing: Generative AI

A guide to referencing for TC students.

AI Reference List Format

How to Reference Generative AI

If you have used Generative AI in your research, this must be acknowledged in the body of your essay, report or assessment. 

In-text Examples 

When promted with "Can you eat a Capybara?" the ChatGPT generated text indicates that although it isn't common, in some regions in South America, capybaras may be hunted for their meat. 

In response to the question ..., Perplexity gave the following response ....

In an online chat with Gemini...

You may also be asked  to include the full-text of your responses as an appendix to your assignment.

Generative AI, such as Chat GPT or Bing Chat is referenced much like a webpage. See the examples below:

Reference List Examples

OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (January 21 version) [Large language Model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

Google. (2024). Gemini (January 21 version) [Large language Model]. https://gemini.google.com/chat