Truth or Chat?

This worksheet helps students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 strengthen academic writing, source attribution, citation formatting, digital literacy, and ethical research practices by correcting paragraphs that misuse AI-generated text. Learners practice revising flawed examples to include accurate in-text citations and reference lists for both AI tools and trusted human sources, clearly modeling responsible academic writing.

Learning Goals

• Academic Attribution (Grades 6-8) – Distinguishing AI-generated content from human-authored sources and crediting each correctly
• Citation Formatting – Writing proper APA and MLA in-text citations and reference entries
• Editing & Revision Skills – Improving clarity, accuracy, and credibility through targeted rewrites
• Digital Literacy – Understanding ethical and transparent use of AI-generated text

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators with classroom citation standards in mind
• Hands-On Practice – Students actively revise real examples instead of answering abstract questions
• Flexible Use – Works well for lessons, independent practice, homework, or academic integrity units
• Clear Modeling – Shows correct formatting for both AI tools and human organizations like NOAA
• No-Prep Friendly – Easy to print and implement in classrooms or homeschool settings

This printable worksheet helps students build confidence in citation accuracy, academic honesty, source evaluation, and revision strategies while working with modern AI tools. By practicing proper attribution, learners develop stronger research writing habits and a clearer understanding of how AI fits into academic work. It is a practical, skill-focused resource for both classroom instruction and homeschool use.

This worksheet is part of our How to Cite AI as a Source Worksheets collection.