General APA Format
Reference Entry Format:
Author. (Date). Title (Version) [Description]. Source (URL)
- Author: The organization that created the AI tool. (e.g., OpenAI)
- Date: The release year of the version used.
- Title: The model name, followed by the version in parentheses.
- Description (in brackets): Usually “Large language model.”
- Source: The URL where the tool was accessed.
Example Reference Entry:
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat.
Example In-Text Citations:
- Parenthetical citation: (OpenAI, 2023)
- Narrative citation: According to OpenAI (2023), ChatGPT provides...
Example Use in Health Science Papers
Example 1: Using ChatGPT to Explain a Medical Concept
When prompted with “Explain the physiological process of insulin regulation,” ChatGPT explained that insulin “promotes glucose uptake in cells and inhibits glucose production in the liver” (OpenAI, 2023).
Reference
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model].
https://chat.openai.com/chat
Example 2: Using ChatGPT for Literature Support or Clarification
After being asked, “What are common complications of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus?”, ChatGPT stated that “long-term hyperglycemia can result in neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy due to microvascular damage” (OpenAI, 2023).
Reference
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model].
https://chat.openai.com/chat
Template for Your Own Use
Use this when you cite an AI-generated response in your assignment:
In-text citation:
(OpenAI, [Year])
Reference list:
OpenAI. ([Year]). ChatGPT ([Month Day] version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com
Filled Template Example
In-text:
(OpenAI, 2025)
Reference:
OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (Oct 6 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com
Notes for Health Science Students
Do not cite ChatGPT as an author of facts or opinions. Instead, describe it as the source of generated text.
Verify all medical information ChatGPT provides using peer-reviewed journals or official medical guidelines before including it.
Include your prompts and the AI’s responses in an appendix if your instructor or institution requires transparency.
Example Paragraph (Complete Citation in Context)
When asked, “What are the primary functions of the liver?”, ChatGPT explained that the liver “plays a key role in metabolism, detoxification, and protein synthesis” (OpenAI, 2025). Such generated content can assist students in reviewing physiology concepts but should be cross-checked with medical literature.
Reference:
OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (Oct 6 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com