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Pascack Hills High School Library: AI Citations

It's crucial to understand how to properly acknowledge Artificial Intelligence (AI) use in your research and writing. The Modern Language Association (MLA) has provided guidelines for citing AI, and this LibGuide will help you! When using AI in your work, you need to use proper citations. Depending on your teacher, they may want you to also explain how and why you used AI to assist in your work. 

You may need to:

  • explain how it translated work for you
  • show how it assisted you with brainstorming a topic 
  • show where it helped edit and modify a paper
  • explain how it broke down a concept for you

These are just a few, but there are many more!

Using citations allows for:

  • transparency 
  • credible research 
  • respect for others and their work
  • proving you've done the work 
  • others to know where your ideas came from

Typically citations are straightforward, but when it comes to using Artificial Intelligence (AI) there are some differences. 

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When creating a citation for AI you need to keep in mind the following: 

  • Author - do not treat AI as an author as you would in other citations
  • Title - your prompt description can be used here
  • Container - Gemini, ChatGPT...the AI you used should go here 
  • Version - what version of Gemini or ChatGPT did you use?
  • Publisher - the company that created the AI (Google, OpenAI, etc.)
  • Date - the date you created it 
  • Location - provide the URL for your prompt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AI will at times tell you not to worry about citations. Here's what you need to do...

The Pascack Valley Regional High School District recognizes the potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance learning. As students, you are encouraged to explore and utilize AI responsibly, fostering your creativity and critical thinking skills. The district officially endorses Gemini as the sole Generative AI tool for academic use in the district.

Student Freedoms and Responsibilities

  • Freedom to Innovate: You have the freedom to leverage Gemini to enhance your learning experience, subject to teacher approval and guidelines in their class outlines and specific assignments.
  • Originality Matters: Your work should reflect your own ideas and insights. While Gemini can be a valuable tool, avoid over-reliance on it.
  • Seek Permission: Gemini may only be used on an assignment with specific prior permission and guidelines established by the teacher. If it is not specifically enumerated, Gemini AI shall not be used.
  • Responsible Use: Adhere to ethical guidelines, respecting data privacy and intellectual property rights. When students use AI tools with teacher permission, they should document, cite, and acknowledge their use appropriately. The media specialists are a great resource for this and will provide in-service for students on request.
  • Critical Thinking: Exercise sound judgment when interpreting AI-generated content, acknowledging its potential limitations.
  • Transparent Documentation: When using Gemini, cite it appropriately, demonstrating academic integrity.Assignments involving AI-generated content should include citations that clearly indicate the specific AI tool used and provide the necessary source information. Gemini can generate a link that brings users back to their prompt that should be enumerated on the works cited section. Proper documentation and acknowledgement demonstrates academic integrity, respect for intellectual property, and a commitment to transparent communication.

Remember: The use of any Generative AI tool other than Gemini for academic purposes is strictly prohibited. Misuse of AI tools, including misrepresentation of AI work as your own or plagiarism may result in disciplinary action including failing the assignment.