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COMM 100N: The Mass Media and Society

Citations

Use the MLA Handbook (Ninth Edition).

  • The print manual is located in the general collection (stacks) using the Call # LB2369.M52 2021

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

  • The print manual is located in the general collection (stacks) of the library using the Call # BF76.7.P83 2020

Use the electronic Citations and Writing Guides:

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

Quoting, Paraphrasing and Summarizing

  • 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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