DSS fosters the use of digital content and transformative technology in scholarship and academic activities. We provide consultative and technical support for a wide range of tools and platforms. We work with the campus community to publish, promote, and preserve the digital products of research through consultation, teaching, and systems administration. Our areas of expertise include data curation, research data management, computational research, digital humanities, and scholarly communication.
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Use of AI is fraught with complications involving accuracy, bias, academic integrity, and intellectual property and may not be appropriate in all academic settings. This guide is meant more for academic researchers looking to utilize AI tools in their research. Students are strongly advised to consult with their instructor before using AI-generated content in their research or coursework. For information on Generative AI take a look at the Generative AI and Information Literacy guide. |
Publishers may have different policies on whether or not generative AI is allowed and how to cite it. Check your publisher's information for authors webpage, or contact their editorial staff, for details.
If using a chatbot or other generative AI-created content, here are ways to acknowledge that usage:
Examples for different citation styles:
| APA 7 reference | OpenAI. (Year). ChatGPT (Month Day version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com |
| MLA 9 works cited entry | “Tell me about confirmation bias” prompt. ChatGPT, Day Month. version, OpenAI, Day Month Year, chat.openai.com. |
| Chicago footnote | ChatGPT, response to “Tell me about confirmation bias,” Month Day, Year, https://chat.openai.com. |
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