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Introduction to ChatGPT by OpenAI

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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.

Expand or collapse content Students can use ChatGPT for:
  • 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
Expand or collapse content Guidelines:
  • Be clear and specific in prompts for the best results
  • 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
  • Follow academic integrity guidelines set by your institution
Expand or collapse content Citing ChatGPT:

APA (7th Edition)

  • In-text: (OpenAI, 2025)
  • Reference List: OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT (Feb 25 version) [Large language model]. https://openai.com

MLA (9th Edition)

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

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