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Citing Artificial Intelligence: Getting Started
General Disclaimer
As of January 2024, USC does not have an official policy on using generative AI for assignments. Currently, the library recommends that students learn about and use these citation methods to accurately cite AI usage. Please check with your professor or department regarding their stance on using AI as a resource.
Tips and Tricks:
- Cite AI usage when using text formed by generative AI - it is unnecessary if used to find a resource, brainstorm, or edit
- When using AI language models to find resources, make sure the journal article or website is accessible to you
- Continue the practice of evaluating the sources you find via AI since not all of the suggestions might be relevant for your assignment
- Keep in mind that AI scrapes data from the internet up until a certain point in time, so the information you receive might be out of date
USC Academic Integrity regarding Generative AI Usage
If you have more questions regarding how to use AI in accordance to the USC honor code, check out the following link
Additional Resources
Academic Articles
- How does generative artificial intelligence impact student creativity? (Habib, 2024)The researchers behind this academic article studied the impact of generative AI on student's creativity, and how AI could both help and hinder a student's progress while in university.
- Student's voices on generative AI: perceptions, benefits, and challenges in higher education (Chan, 2023)This study surveyed university students in Hong Kong to determine how they both perceived generative AI, noting their positive feelings and their concerns.