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MLA works cited

“Description of the generated material” prompt. ChatGPT, OpenAI, generation date, https://chatgpt.com/.

APA reference

OpenAI. (Year). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com/

APA in-text

(OpenAI, Year)

Chicago note

1. ChatGPT, response to “Description of the generated material,” OpenAI, generation date.

Disclosure

I used ChatGPT on generation date to description of the generated material. I reviewed the output, verified relevant claims and sources, and remain responsible for the submitted work.

Check before submitting.For a long prompt or multi-step conversation, use a concise descriptive title in the citation and retain the full prompt or transcript as an appendix when your teacher requires process evidence. Assignment rules come first. Confirm the result against current MLA, APA, or Chicago guidance.

Worked examples

From one prompt to a complete appendix.

These models show where the prompt belongs in each style. Replace every tool, model, date, description, and link with the details of your own work.

01 · Standard use

One prompt or response

MLA works cited: “Suggest three counterarguments for a school-uniform essay” prompt. ChatGPT, model GPT-4o, OpenAI, 23 Sept. 2024, chatgpt.com/share/example.
APA reference: OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (GPT-4o) [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com/
APA in-text: OpenAI (2024) or (OpenAI, 2024). State the prompt in your prose.
Chicago note: 1. ChatGPT, response to “Suggest three counterarguments for a school-uniform essay,” OpenAI, September 23, 2024, https://chatgpt.com/share/example.

02 · Long or iterative use

A long prompt or several exchanges

Use a short, accurate description in the citation instead of pasting pages of prompt text into the reference.

MLA works cited: “Develop and revise counterarguments for a school-uniform essay” conversation. ChatGPT, model GPT-4o, OpenAI, 23 Sept. 2024, chatgpt.com/share/example.
APA in-text: (OpenAI, 2024; see Appendix A for the full transcript)
Chicago note: 1. ChatGPT, conversation with the author about counterarguments for a school-uniform essay, OpenAI, September 23, 2024, https://chatgpt.com/share/example.

03 · Process evidence

Appendix A: AI prompt record

Appendix A
AI-Assisted Counterargument Development

Tool: ChatGPT, GPT-4o · Date: September 23, 2024

Purpose: Brainstorm and revise counterarguments; the author selected, verified, and rewrote the final material.

Prompt 1: Suggest three counterarguments for a school-uniform essay.

Response used: [Paste the complete response or the relevant excerpt, clearly labeled.]

Prompt 2: Revise the second counterargument for a high-school audience and identify claims that require sources.

Response used: [Paste the response or attach an accessible transcript.]

Public share link: [Add one if available. Remove private or identifying information first.]