All three of the major citation styles have guidelines for citing AI-generated sources. As AI tools are changing rapidly, always refer to the latest citation style guidance. The logos below refer to specific AI-citation instructions for each style:
There is AI guidance in other citations styles as well.
Additional guidance on citing AI-generated sources:
If using AI is allowed on an assignment, each time AI-generated content is included, it must be cited. Always double check with your professor if you have questions about AI usage on an assignment. The general practice of citation requires citing anything that comes from somewhere else; anything that isn't your original thought, isn't common knowledge, and/or is a place you sourced information.
References are required for all content pulled from an AI tool included in your assignment. Failure to reference externally sourced, non-original work can be considered academic dishonesty. References should provide clear and accurate information for each source and should identify where they have been used.
Generally, there are a few pieces of information needed for AI attribution or acknowledgement:
Name of the specific AI tool used (Google Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, ChatGPT, etc.).
Identify the purpose behind using the tool (used for brainstorming, data analysis, writing style).
Indicate the extent of the AI influence on the final product (minimal - <20%, moderate - 20-40%, or extensive - 40% or higher).
Explain how the AI output was evaluated and verified.
Include any AI generated output in the references, as you would any source. Creating a direct link to an AI conversation is an option in many AI tools by creating an account. There are also tools available for sharing a publicly available link:
The website extension saves GenAI conversations and creates a URL, which allows readers to reference the original conversation used by the author. Useful tool for creating citations.