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Citation Styles
- Citation and Writing GuidesFrom PSU Libraries. Information for APA, MLA, and other citation styles as well as general writing help.
- APA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue OWL)Extensive explanations and examples for how to cite using the APA style, commonly used in the social sciences.
- Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition (Purdue OWL)Extensive explanations and examples for how to cite using the Chicago style, commonly used in the social sciences and history.
- MLA Formatting and Style Guide (Purdue OWL)Extensive explanations and examples for how to cite using the MLA style, commonly used in the humanities.
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Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Citations
Always consult with your instructor and your syllabus for guidance on using, quoting, and citing generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT.
To cite generative AI in MLA style, see the entry on “How do I cite generative AI in MLA Style?” from the official MLA style website.
- MLA Example:
- In text:
- T. S. Eliot's poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" uses symbolism to show the alienation and anxiety inherent in modern society (“Describe the use of symbolism”).
- Entry in Works Cited list:
- “Describe the use of symbolism in the poem ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’ by T. S. Eliot” prompt. ChatGPT, 23 Mar. version, OpenAI, 7 Apr. 2023, https://chat.openai.com/chat
To cite generative AI in APA style, see the entry on “How to Cite ChatGPT” from the official APA style website.
- APA Example:
- In-text:
- When prompted “Why is toxic positivity a problem in the workplace,” the ChatGPT-generated text indicated that “toxic positivity can be harmful as it can lead to a dismissive attitude towards the concerns or struggles of employees” (OpenAI, 2023)
- Entry in Reference list:
- OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 23 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat
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