Appropriate use of AI

Before using generative AI tools for your assignments, it's crucial to carefully review your assignment brief. The brief will provide specific guidelines on what is expected, including whether the use of generative AI is appropriate.

• Follow the guidelines: Your brief will outline the requirements and expectations for your work. Make sure you understand whether AI-generated content is allowed and under what conditions.
• Clarify with your lecturer: If the brief does not explicitly mention the use of generative AI, or if you are unsure about its appropriateness, seek clarification from your lecturer. It's better to ask than to assume.
• Understand the limitations: Even if AI use is permitted, be aware of its limitations and ensure that you are still meeting the academic standards required for your work.
• Use AI as a supplementary tool: If allowed, use generative AI to complement your research and writing, but do not rely on it as your primary source. Always cross-check AI-generated information with credible academic sources.
• Maintain academic integrity: Ensure that your use of AI tools aligns with the principles of academic integrity. Properly attribute any AI-generated content and be transparent about its use in your work.

Your lecturer may require you to acknowledge use of AI in your written work through a declaration. This is a personal statement which should be inserted into your assignment after your reference list. Save a copy of any questions and responses in a non-editable format. Screenshots work well for this.

What to include:

• Name of AI tools used

• An explanation of how the AI tool was used

• A list of prompts or questions used

• Screenshots of responses

Please find suggested examples below:

Example 1

Name of AI Tool Used: ChatGPT

Explanation of How the AI Tool Was Used: ChatGPT was used to generate initial ideas and outlines for the essay on climate change. The AI provided background information and suggested key points to include in the discussion.

List of Prompts or Questions Used:

1. "What are the main causes of climate change?"

2. "Provide an outline for an essay on the impacts of climate change."

3. "What are some recent studies on climate change mitigation?"

Screenshots of Responses: (Include screenshots of the AI responses here)

Example 2

Name of AI Tool Used: Bard

Explanation of How the AI Tool Was Used: Bard was utilised to gather information on the historical context of the Industrial Revolution. The AI provided summaries of key events and figures, which were then cross-referenced with academic sources.

List of Prompts or Questions Used:

1. "Summarise the key events of the Industrial Revolution."

2. "Who were the major figures in the Industrial Revolution?"

3. "What were the social impacts of the Industrial Revolution?"

Screenshots of Responses: (Include screenshots of the AI responses here)

Example 3

Name of AI Tool Used: Bing AI

Explanation of How the AI Tool Was Used: Bing AI was used to find relevant articles and data for a research paper on renewable energy. The AI provided links to recent studies and summarised their findings.

List of Prompts or Questions Used:

1. "Find recent studies on renewable energy."

2. "Summarise the benefits of solar power."

3. "What are the latest advancements in wind energy technology?"

Screenshots of Responses: (Include screenshots of the AI responses here)

Remember: Always check your brief or discuss with your lecturer if you are unsure whether to include a declaration.