Documentation is the structured record of systems, processes, assumptions, versions, prompts, outputs, decisions, and other relevant information. In generative AI use, documentation supports traceability, reproducibility, accountability, review, and auditability of AI-assisted work.
In the context of generative AI (GenAI) as a writing tool, documentation involves keeping track of GenAI software and version(s) used, saving and organizing conversation labels, prompts, and outputs for easy reference, and recording usage details (including day, month, and year). It may also include annotating outputs with notes and reflections.