If a student has permission from their lecturer to engage with artificial intelligence models for a particular assessment task, then they ‘‘… should use AI models in ethical and responsible ways that are consistent with their institution’s learning, assessment and academic integrity policies and procedures, and the terms of use of the AI providers’’ (Australian Academic Integrity Network Generative AI Working Group, 2023).
Avondale University continues to encourage students to utilise a variety of resources, including textbooks, academic journals, and expert opinions, in order to develop their own ideas and perspectives. As with any information source, the use of ChatGPT for academic assignments should be in accordance with Avondale’s Academic Integrity Policy. Plagiarism, including the use of AI-generated content without a proper citation is taken seriously and can result in disciplinary action. We recognise that ChatGPT and other technologies can be useful tools for academic discussions and idea generation, but that these need to be used in connection with other sources and in accordance with Avondale University’s Academic Integrity Policy (CASTL, 2023).
Reference List
Australian Academic Integrity Network Generative AI Working Group. (2023). AAIN generative artificial intelligence guidelines. Tertiary Education Quality and Standard Agency. https://www.teqsa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-04/aain-generative-ai-guidelines.pdf
CASTL. (2023). Academic integrity and A.I. Avondale University.
Other AI resources for students
We’re sharing these links to assist students in understanding how AI works and how to ethically use it while upholding their academic integrity.
Remember, before following any advice within these links, you should first check with your institution.
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