Policies related to the use of AI-generated text and images may vary by instructor. AI can be used in your work in many ways such as generating images, formatting papers, and as a textual source. When using AI-generated content as a source that you are quoting, paraphrasing, or otherwise incorporating, cite the source.
When using generative AI tools in your process (e.g., brainstorming, outlining, proofreading, etc.), do not cite but do acknowledge your use somewhere in your text or in a footnote (check with your instructor for their guidelines).
MLA does not consider AI-generated work to have an author. As AI becomes increasingly common, MLA policies may be subject to change. Examples of correct citations are provided on this page.
"Description of prompt" prompt. Name of AI tool, version of AI tool, Company, date text was generated. URL.
"Identify the themes in Mcteague by Frank Norris" prompt. ChatGPT, 21 November version, OpenAI, 4 Dec. 2023. https://chat.openai.com/share/2f2be19d-eadd-4151-8ceb-0785319074b3.
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Fig. No. "Description of prompt" prompt. Name of AI tool, version of AI tool, Company, date text was generated. URL.
Fig. 2. "Create impressionist painting of a cat using neutral colors" prompt. DALL-E, version 2, OpenAI, 27 Nov. 2023. https://labs.openai.com/
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AI-generated images should be labeled as Fig. and given a number that corresponds with when it appears in your paper.
("Shortened Description of Prompt")
("Identify the themes in Mcteague")