AI Citations

Citing AI Tools at GNS

At GNS, we believe that transparency and academic integrity remain essential when using AI tools. If AI meaningfully contributes to your work — whether for brainstorming, outlining, generating ideas, revising, or producing content — it should be acknowledged appropriately.

Below is a simplified overview of common AI citation styles used in academic writing. These examples are adapted from widely accepted citation guidance for tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other generative AI platforms.

General Principles for AI Citation

Students and staff should:

Acknowledge meaningful AI assistance
Be transparent about how AI was used
Cite AI-generated text, ideas, summaries, or code when incorporated into work
Continue to prioritize original thinking and human judgment
Verify all information and sources generated by AI tools

AI should not be listed as an author.

Citation Formats

APA Style (7th Edition)

Reference List Format

Template:
Developer. (Year). AI Tool Name (Version) [Large language model]. URL

Example:
OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (GPT-4) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com

In-Text Citation

Parenthetical:
(OpenAI, 2025)

Narrative:
According to OpenAI (2025)…

Notes

Include the AI model/version when possible
Describe how AI was used within the assignment, if relevant
Include prompts in appendices if they are central to the work

MLA Style (9th Edition)

Works Cited Format

Template:
“Prompt entered into AI tool.” Tool Name, version, Company, date, URL.

Example:
“Explain the causes of climate change.” ChatGPT, GPT-4, OpenAI, 7 Feb. 2025, https://chat.openai.com.

In-Text Citation

Shortened citation using the prompt title:

(“Explain the causes”)

Notes

MLA recommends using the prompt as the “title”
Include the date the interaction occurred
Keep prompts concise but clear

Chicago Style

Footnote Format

Example:

Text generated by ChatGPT, OpenAI, February 7, 2025, https://chat.openai.com.

Bibliography Entry

OpenAI. ChatGPT. February 7, 2025. https://chat.openai.com.

Notes

Chicago style commonly uses footnotes for AI references
Include the date of access or interaction
Prompts may be included in notes or appendices if needed

Harvard Style

Reference List Format

Template:
Company (Year) Tool Name (Version) [Large language model]. Available at: URL (Accessed: Date).

Example:
OpenAI (2025) ChatGPT (GPT-4) [Large language model]. Available at: https://chat.openai.com (Accessed: 7 February 2025).

In-Text Citation

(OpenAI, 2025)

Examples for Other AI Tools

Claude (Anthropic)

APA Example:
Anthropic. (2025). Claude (Sonnet 4.5) [Large language model]. https://claude.ai

Gemini (Google)

APA Example:
Google. (2025). Gemini (Advanced) [Large language model]. https://gemini.google.com

Microsoft Copilot

APA Example:
Microsoft. (2025). Microsoft Copilot [AI assistant]. https://copilot.microsoft.com

Important Reminders

AI Citation ≠ Permission to Replace Learning

Using AI responsibly means:

thinking critically,
verifying information,
contributing original ideas,
and maintaining intellectual agency.

Always Verify AI Information

AI tools can:

fabricate sources,
generate inaccurate information,
introduce bias,
or confidently provide incorrect answers.

Students are responsible for verifying all claims and citations independently.

When in Doubt — Cite It

Transparency matters more than perfection. If AI meaningfully contributed to your work, acknowledge it.

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