Before using AI as a student, make sure you're aware of SNHU's Student Use Guidelines. You can view the AI Guidelines Infographic or watch the Student Guide to AI video. Verify all AI use with your instructor's course policies.
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is an AI-powered language model developed by OpenAI that generates human-like text based on user prompts. It can assist with research, writing, coding, brainstorming, summarizing information, and more.
- Brainstorming collaboration
- Organizing ideas and creating outlines
- Organizing tasks
- Time management and prioritization
- Clarifying complex topics (always verify information with credible sources)
- Practicing coding and troubleshooting
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Be clear and specific in prompts for the best results
- See information about the AI Skill Building Workshop for more guidance on prompt writing
- Fact-check AI-generated content, as ChatGPT may produce errors called "hallucinations"
- Do not use AI-generated text as a direct replacement for original work
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Follow academic integrity guidelines set by your institution
- View the AI Guidelines Infographic for SNHU's guidelines
APA (7th Edition)
- In-text: (OpenAI, 2025)
- Reference List: OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (Feb 25 version) [Large language model]. https://openai.com
MLA (9th Edition)
- In-text: (OpenAI)
- Works Cited: OpenAI. ChatGPT, Feb. 25, 2025, https://openai.com.
Chicago (17th Edition)
- In-text: (OpenAI 2025)
- Reference List: OpenAI. 2025. ChatGPT (Feb 25 version). https://openai.com.
This resource was organized using ChatGPT.
OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat
Need More Help?
Sign up for one of our AI workshops! Try the Student Guide to AI Workshop for student use guidelines and the AI Skill Building Workshop to learn how to use generative AI effectively. Click here to see the full schedule of office hours and workshops.