Human Resource Management: Citation Styles

According to York University’s Academic Conduct Policy and Procedures (effective September 1st, 2024):

• Using AI-based tools like ChatGPT for academic work in a course where the instructor has not authorized its use constitutes a breach of academic conduct.  
• If your instructor has authorized the use of any AI-based tools within a course, you  must correctly cite or acknowledge its use. Failing to do so would also be a breach of academic conduct. 

To read further, please consult York University’s Academic Conduct Policy and Procedures, especially 5.2a (sections i and ii) which defines in what circumstances using AI tools may constitute cheating.

Sections 6.2 and 6.3 of York University’s Academic Conduct Policy and Procedures describe student and instructor roles and responsibilities relating to academic integrity, including GenAI specifically.  The policy states that students are to follow their instructor’s guidelines for the use of AI tools, and if they are unsure of these guidelines, they are responsible for seeking clarification.

Citing Generative AI Using Style Guidelines:

• See the tabs above to learn more about how to cite generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, using APA, MLA or Chicago styles.
• If your instructor recommends you use another style, check out the Libraries' Citing York Work guide, for links to guidelines and manuals to other citation styles, some of which now include instructions on how to approach citing generative AI tools.

Other Related Resources: 

• AI Technology & Academic Integrity:  Information for Students

  from the Academic Integrity portal