Lesson 799 of 1234
How AI Can Help With Your Sources List (But Check It!)
AI can format a sources list — but it sometimes invents fake books. Always check.
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- 1The big idea
- 2citations
- 3bibliography
- 4verification
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Section 1
The big idea
Bibliographies are tricky. AI can help format them. But warning: AI sometimes makes up book titles or authors that don't exist. ALWAYS check every source is real.
Some examples
- 'Format this book in MLA style.' (give the real book info)
- 'Show me how to cite a website for a 4th grade report.'
- 'Help me make my list of sources neat.'
- BAD: 'Give me 3 books about penguins' — AI might invent fake ones!
Try it!
Look up a real book about your topic. Ask AI to format the citation. Then check the book really exists in your library.
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