Use the print Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition).

• This print manual is located in the general collection (stacks) using the call # BF76.7.P83 2020

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 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

• Quoting
  • When you use the author's exact words. Use " " to show that this is a quote. Quote only when necessary.
• Paraphrasing
  • When you write in your own words what you read.  
• Summarizing
  • Like paraphrasing, but the idea you are writing is general and brief.

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