Here is our best AI advice for your success in college— don't use AI tools unless your instructor expressly authorized it. Without instructor authorization, the use of AI may be considered cheating according to the Student Conduct Code as it is unauthorized assistance.
Many instructors have a statement regarding acceptable and unacceptable uses for AI tools. Read your syllabus and assignment instructions thoroughly so you know and understand exactly what your instructor allows and requires.
Once you have ascertained that you are authorized to use AI-assistance, be sure you understand exactly how and how much AI assistance is permitted. Make note of how your instructor requires you to acknowledge or cite AI-assistance. If you are allowed to use AI-assistance, ensure you are doing so in the way your instructor authorized. Ask clarifying questions as needed!
REMEMBER! Generative AI-tools produce misinformation and invent citations. Verification is always your responsibility.
Make sure you can answer “yes” to all these questions
Before you start
❏ My college and my professor allow the use of the AI tools I’m considering for this assignment
❏ I clearly understand when and how I can use AI for this assignment
During the work
❏ I am using my own thoughts, words and tone of voice
❏ I have verified all sources generated by AI and properly cited any facts, statistics or quotes
❏ I have critically analyzed the AI output and identified any false, biased or harmful information
❏ I have documented where and how I used AI and cited that use according to my professor’s expectations
❏ I have not used confidential, protected or copyrighted information
When the assignment is complete
❏ I can explain my findings and demonstrate full understanding without the aid of AI
❏ I can prove what sources I used and how I verified the information
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