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How to Cite ChatGPT in MLA (9th edition)

Learn how to cite ChatGPT and other generative AI tools in MLA format (9th edition). This guide includes the reference list format, in-text citation examples, and key formatting rules.

MLA Works Cited Format

Here is the standard MLA format for citing ChatGPT in your Works Cited page:

"Text of your prompt" prompt. ChatGPT, [version], OpenAI, Day Month Year, chat.openai.com.

MLA In-Text Citation

Use one of these formats when referencing this source within your paper:

Parenthetical

("Text of your prompt")

Narrative

In response to the prompt, ChatGPT generated the cited text.

Key MLA Formatting Rules

  • Begin the entry with the prompt text in quotation marks, followed by the word prompt.
  • List ChatGPT as the title of the source and OpenAI as the publisher.
  • Include the version (e.g., 13 Feb. version) and the date you generated the response.
  • End with the tool's URL (chat.openai.com).
  • Do not list the AI as an author — MLA treats it as a non-human source.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Gather source information: Collect the author name, title, publication date, and URL or DOI for your ChatGPT.
  2. Format the reference: Arrange the elements following the MLA (9th edition) template shown above.
  3. Create the in-text citation: Add a parenthetical or narrative citation in your paper where you reference this source.
  4. Add to your Works Cited: Include the full formatted citation at the end of your paper.
  5. Double-check formatting: Verify italics, punctuation, capitalization, and hanging indents match MLA requirements.

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