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MLA 9th Edition Citation Style Guide: Citing Sources

Identifying parts of a citation

While previous editions of the MLA Style guide emphasized the differences between different sources (i.e. eBooks, websites, audio recordings), the most recent edition focuses on the common elements within all citations. If you are unsure how best to cite a work, consider trying the color coded MLA interactive template for any source.

Citing Data Sets

Citing Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) / ChatGPT / Chatbots

The use of ChatGPT and similar tools may be different for each class. Be sure to ask your course instructor about guidelines for using information generated by ChatGPT and other AI tools in your papers. When permissible to use that information directly in your research, use the suggestions below for citation formats. Also please be knowledgeable of Marymount Resources for Avoiding Plagiarism found on this webpage.

The use of ChatGPT and other AI tools in research papers is an evolving field. New formats will be added to this guide as they become available. Please consult with your teaching faculty or contact your Liaison Librarian for updates or clarification on how to cite these sources.

Additional AI Resources

The University of Victoria library provides this page for guidance on citing images created by using several of the most popular programs.

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