Avoid Plagiarism

Plagiarism vs. Creativity

Plagiarismthe representation of another author's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one's own original work.

Creativity:  a phenomenon whereby something new and valuable is formed. The created item may be intangible (such as an idea, a scientific theory, a musical composition, or a joke) or a physical object (such as an invention, a printed literary work, or a painting).

Citing AI Generated Work

Why do I need to cite AI?

[C]iting AI models is crucial for giving credit to the original authors, promoting reproducibility and transparency, validating research findings, addressing ethical considerations, and fostering collaboration and advancement in the field of AI. (ChatGPT, 2023).

“Why do I need to cite ai?” prompt. ChatGPT, 12 May version, OpenAI, 16 May 2023, chat.openai.com/chat.

Flowchart: Title: Do I Need to Cite This? Question: Did you make it? If yes, you do not need to add a citation. If no, you need a citation.

Additional note to the above flow chart. If you create something new, but you include someone else's work within it, you should always cite the work you used. For example, if you created a poster with images you found elsewhere, cite those images.

From Yale Poorvu Center for Teaching and Learning:  Warning: When You Must Cite