Where Are the Citations?

ChatGPT Discussions in the History of Sexuality

Abstract

This article details an experiment conducted during a spring 2023 course on the history of sexuality in the United States where students used ChatGPT to enhance their understanding of course material. I created bonus assignments that allowed students to engage with and ask questions about the week's lectures and readings to generative AI. Students submitted ChatGPT's responses and critically analyzed the accuracy and depth of the AI-generated answers. While initial reactions were favorable toward the technology, students later expressed concerns about the historical accuracy of responses and the lack of citations. I end the article with a short discussion on the pedagogical potential of integrating generative AI into higher education.